Example Sentences

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Takaichi has called for “responsible proactive fiscal policy,” but it remains to be seen how her administration will balance more spending with fiscal prudence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

This will balance investment in economic security, food, and energy -- as well as growth areas like AI and chips -- with consideration to fiscal discipline, the reports said.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

“It is about setting a precedent for how California will balance conservation, housing, infrastructure, wildfire safety, and community needs in the future.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

Yawning gaps have appeared in their budgets and it's not clear how some will balance the books.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

“We don’t, unless you happen to have a quart of Gatorade on you. Her blood will balance out on its own, I think. How soon, though, I don’t know.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin