balances

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

"My need to sleep early is conflicting with my desire to finish this interesting book. "

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

"The stack of books was balanced precariously on the edge of the table, threatening to fall. "

"The family reached a state of equilibrium after a long, difficult discussion about chores. "

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

"His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink."

"The elevator used a large counterweight to make lifting the passengers easier and smoother. "

"Even though the loud construction was happening outside, the student remained unperturbed and focused on her exam. "

"To fairly judge the art competition, the teacher maintained complete objectivity by not knowing which student created each piece. "

"The negotiation between the students and the teacher resulted in a later homework deadline. "

"The baker carefully recorded the measurements of all the ingredients to make sure the cake would turn out perfectly. "