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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Fassbender says his biggest challenge is balancing work and family life.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The central bank’s challenge is balancing those inflation risks against an economy that looks considerably weaker than in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 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
