balance
noun
a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
was balancing
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past progressiveof balance.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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When it cut rates last year, the Fed was balancing elevated inflation against concerns that the job market was faltering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
Ardern’s resignation speech suggested that she was balancing the “no” of her resignation with other priorities of her own choosing.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
Today I was balancing myself just above the altar when I heard Dr. Carhart say that he knew what death was like.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
