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imbalance

noun

Definition of imbalance

as in inequality

a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts There is an imbalance between his work life and family life.

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Recent Examples of imbalance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 corrected a historical exclusion against women in the workforce, using incentives and quotas to address the imbalance. — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 History shows that power imbalances lead to abuse, which is why antitrust laws exist. — Katie Uhlaender Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 But the 58-year-old has just warned that the wealth imbalance generated by AI is only going to get worse. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for imbalance

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The city’s income inequality has also widened, and for Jean-François Lejeune, a professor at the University of Miami School of Architecture, the new crop of luxury buildings has become a potent symbol of that growing disparity.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Unlike the Labour mainstream, which sought to alleviate inequality through democratic reform, Militant believed in the overthrow of British capitalism, by force if necessary.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of inequality

Noun

And the difference between a new EV and a gas car is $6,680, not including any incentives.

— Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026
At first, these data would be cryptic—who besides the biggest air-pollution nerd would know the difference between 35 μg/m3 of particulate matter (yellow-level risk, per the AQI) and 60 μg/m3 (red-level risk)?

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of difference

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Since the losing streak began, the Marlins’ bullpen ERA has ranked among the 10 worst in baseball, a stark contrast from June, when the unit ranked inside MLB’s top five.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
In Chicago, by contrast, the commissioner of aviation oversees O’Hare and Midway, the 3rd and 31st busiest airports in the country, for a salary of just over $360,000, according to the Chicago Data Portal.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Definition of contrast

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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?

— Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.

— Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025

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