balance
noun
a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
has balanced
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present perfectof balance (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The EU executive insists it has balanced the need to be open and protect firms.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Netflix’s stock is up 27,000% since it launched streaming, and the company has balanced rapid growth and solid profitability: Return on invested capital and free cash flow conversion are both impressive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
As for how he has balanced his career with his duties as a father, Murphy said his number one asset throughout his ascent to fame has been his self-confidence.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
It's estimated that plant productivity has balanced out up to 30% of carbon emissions caused by human activity over the last several decades.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2024
If I may say so to your face, I think you have a very shrewd mind; and unless Rome has balanced information she can do nothing.
From Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson
