balance
noun
a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
is balancing
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present progressiveof balance (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The clothing and footwear maker’s CEO said he is balancing longer-term optimism for a full recovery in its Vans shoe operation against near-term caution.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Part of the reason, it says, is balancing nature recovery with "wider priorities including offshore wind development and fisheries."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The challenge is balancing fuel efficiency, traction, and durability.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
The challenge is finding “where the right level is, balancing risk and availability,” he told me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
The innkeeper is balancing a dozen books in his arms.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
