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on bal·ance

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  1. on balanceadverb

    Overall, when all factors are taken into account.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of on balance in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of on balance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of on balance in a Sentence

  1. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson:

    We are a democracy. We don't have fences around our airspace, so we've got to find the right balance between living in a free and open society, and security and the protection of federal buildings.

  2. Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich:

    It's about record and accomplishment. I was there, I spent 10 years of my life balancing the budget, hen people balance their budget, so should the government.

  3. Ralph Norman:

    If it's just [changes to House] rules, no, it's going to have to be more substantive than just rules. Rules can be waived… He's going to have to give an ironclad… agreement that we will have a budget that will balance. If not in seven years, give me a timeframe.

  4. Chief Executive Brian Molefe:

    It will have operational consequences, we will do our best to minimise the risk of load shedding, striking a balance with Eskom's already depleted balance sheet.

  5. Adrian Beck:

    There's a delicate balance between security and customer convenience.

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