was balancing
- past progressive of balance.
Example Sentences
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On Conagra’s most recent conference call Chief Financial Officer David Marberger said the firm was balancing several priorities—including the dividend, investing for growth, and paying down debt.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Network Rail said it was balancing its expenditure and interventions in order to protect safety, but it expected "a small impact on train performance".
From BBC ● May 19, 2023
She had no legal education and was balancing her duties at the firm with gigs as a ukulele and voice instructor, according to an online resume.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
His guitar was always clear and focused, whether it was balancing riffs in perfect tandem with Richard Lloyd in Television, clawing concise rhythm chords or arcing skyward for a keening solo.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
“You should have seen them sitting in that meeting yesterday—” Jean Louise looked up at her uncle, who was balancing himself dangerously on the back legs of his chair.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
