work-life balance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of work-life balance
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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He once admitted to me that he was "not much of a role model" for work-life balance.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The 43-year-old British entrepreneur is coming out with a book, Start With Yourself, that she says will “dismantle the lies that women have been sold” about work-life balance and ambition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
That may be out of step with the modern emphasis on work-life balance that many career advisers promote.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
But after being booked nonstop in his early 50s as his star rose, he’s thinking more about work-life balance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
"We cannot maintain prosperity with a four-day week and work-life balance," he has told them.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
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