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on balance

Idioms

Taking everything into consideration, as in On balance I think we've had a very good year. This expression, which in effect means “balancing all the factors involved,” was first recorded in 1719.

Example Sentences

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According to the report, consumer spending increased slightly on balance across the country, led by high-income Americans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The millennial feminist movement also, on balance, did far more good than harm.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Yet launching a conversation around mental health with an audience magnet as powerful as Radcliffe is on balance an excellent thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

“Warsh has been amongst the most market-friendly candidates, as he is a former Fed governor with a history of hawkish views, especially on balance sheet reduction,” he added.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

To begin with, there are the demands on balance, coordination, and reflex.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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