balance

[ˈbæləns]

Definition:
1. A state of equilibrium.
2. A situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts.
3. Be in equilibrium.

Use 'balance' in a sentence:

• 1. On balance, the company has had a successful year.
• 2. The curriculum needs breadth and balance.
• 3. Rolls-Royce needed a strong balance sheet.
• 4. Supply and demand on the currency market will generally balance.
• 5. He balanced the glass precariously on the arm of his chair.
• 6. I lost my balance and fell backwards.
• 7. On balance he agreed with Christine.
• 8. These actions have greatly affected the ecological balance.
• 9. At that moment he lost his balance and fell.
• 10. He had the rare balance of fun and compassion.
• 11. They find it hard to balance career and family.
• 12. She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off.
• 13. She paused on the edge, trying to regain her balance.
• 14. Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island.
• 15. She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death.
• 16. I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates.
• 17. His response was well balanced.
• 18. The programme presented a balanced view of the two sides of the conflict.
• 19. His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind.
• 20. He lost his balance and fell to the ground.
• 21. Finally, flexibility and balance training are increasingly important as the body ages.
• 22. They are under growing pressure to balance their national budgets.
• 23. This year's profits will balance our previous losses.
• 24. She tries to balance home life and career.
• 25. How long can you balance on one leg?
• 26. On balance, the company has had a successful year.
• 27. We risk upsetting the ecological balance of the area.
• 28. Athletes need a good sense of balance.
• 29. This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.
• 30. Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation.