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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This is becoming more common as the Charlotte housing market has balanced out in recent months, Williams said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
World Rugby's selection of hosts has balanced maximising commercial returns and expanding into new markets in recent years.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
The EU executive insists it has balanced the need to be open and protect firms.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
It has balanced the budget, improved government aid to the poor by removing political middlemen, and cut a tangle of red tape that was strangling business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
At the end of each month, after the class treasurer has balanced her book, it is checked over with the accounts of the League treasurer for that class to see if they agree.
From The 1926 Tatler by Margaret Louise Newhall
