How to Use well-balanced in a Sentence
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
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This sturdy and well-balanced foldable bookshelf can hold heavy items while still being light enough to move around easily.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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The data is really clear that restrictive diets don’t work because many of them are not well-balanced and people have a hard time being on them for a long time.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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Although both Into Mischief and Gun Runner often produce athletic and well-balanced horses, the first notable trait most people in racing almost always mention isn’t physical but mental.
—Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
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The 2026 Healthy Aging Survey highlighted consistent physical activity and exercise, a nutrient-dense and well-balanced diet, and restorative, high quality sleep as the top three most effective habits.
—Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
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