as in unequal
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as in outweighed
to be greater in importance than
my determination to finish the job overbalanced my exhaustion
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Adjective
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The result of unequal state policy enforcement is a prohibition that exists on paper and a gun that stays in the home.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026 -
Why love a country founded in conquest and exploitation that remains deeply unequal today?—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Definitely not back John Klingberg For one year and $4 million, Klingberg was a sign-and-flip candidate who didn’t get traded because the volatility in his defensive play outweighed the positives (a defense-leading 10 goals).—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Those concerns were repeatedly outweighed by an institutional assumption that economic interdependence would moderate geopolitical behavior.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The oversized conferences, unbalanced schedules, off-field economics and changing attitudes about the postseason demand it.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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This Professional mode experience confirms that the Bravia 9 II seems ready to both show off what its panel can do without pictures looking overblown and unbalanced, and cater for enthusiasts who like to see content looking as it was designed to look by its creators.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The Iran war is having a disproportionate impact on the world’s most vulnerable nations due to higher fuel and fertilizer prices and risks to jobs and livelihoods, several international economic organizations have warned.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The housing market ended up bearing a disproportionate cost from successful scammers who filed fraudulent claims filed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In stark contrast to Friday night’s lopsided 6-0 loss, Saturday’s win showcased the kind of adaptability Miami will need to stay afloat as its rotation remains short-handed.—
Tyler Carmona
June 6,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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Still, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were brilliant throughout this run, and OKC’s depth (aided by a lopsided 2024 offseason trade for Alex Caruso) suffocated top-heavy teams like Denver.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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This envelope-style option has an asymmetrical flap complete with double zippers that reveal a hidden pocket.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The asymmetrical tilt gives the bright, sunny colors a subtle edge.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Lipodystrophy syndromes are conditions that cause abnormal fat loss.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Overbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbalanced. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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