Sentence examples for shrewd balance from inspiring English sources

There is nothing especially complex or delicate (sometimes not even especially subtle) about Dee's use of this close third-person narration; the effectiveness is cumulative, and has to do with the novel's shrewd balance of access and claustrophobia.

It was shrewd balancing act and dizzy romp both.

A brisk opening medley of 1970s TV themes reflected the maestro's ear for a catchy hook and shrewd balancing of brass shouts and gracefully dancing strings, though a faintly dated air curled around it.

The shrewd investor balances cost, risk and performance when choosing a mutual fund.

His shrewd foreign policy balanced Britain and France against each other to ensure Siam's survival.

Mr. Waldbaum was known for shrewd management and strong balance sheets.

A natural bridge-builder whose affability makes him a perfect fit as Nashville's delegate on "The Voice," Shelton maintains that delicate balance on his shrewd new album, "Bringing Back the Sunshine," which came out Tuesday and immediately topped the iTunes chart.

Mr. Bush's trickiest job will be to balance "zero tolerance" with shrewd patience, to hold the Security Council together and to hold Mr. Blix's feet to the fire, to be both good cop and bad cop.

There were pangs of frustration when Kilmarnock scored a late winning goal on Saturday, but Motherwell's season remains a testament to the worth of a shrewd manager and a strategy that balances common sense with reasonable ambition.

Wistful reveries spun by Spalding's airy voice are balanced by bluesier tracks (the shrewd touch of producer Gil Goldstein is apparent).

To get the balance right in Europe you need shrewd foreign signings and Dai Young at Wasps has probably captured the best of the summer in George Smith and Charlie Piatau.