work-life balance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of work-life balance
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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You said the company values work-life balance; I am therefore going to yoga.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
“That doesn’t mean that flexibility and work-life balance are no longer important, but things have shifted.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
All have a great "work-life balance", with work time limited to around 30-45 minutes a day, he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
“They work from home, make six figures, have a good work-life balance and can take breaks pretty much whenever they want.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"Short-notice changes of duty and a requirement to work overtime often had negative effects on officers' work-life balance and contributed to stress and anxiety," the report said.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
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