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.