bank balance
Americannoun
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balance standing to the credit of a depositor at a bank.
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Finance. the balance that a bank has in the clearinghouse at a given time.
Example Sentences
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You stand at the summit, afraid to take a single step down, guarding a bank balance you can’t make yourself touch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
“Since her death, her bank balance fell to $9,000 from $16,000.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Since her death, her bank balance fell to $9,000 from $16,000.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
But she is also someone who transcends her sport, a 22-year-old global superstar with a bank balance to make your eyes water.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Until Helen discovered what appeared to be a mistake in their bank balance, that is.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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