Use 'on balance' when you've considered different sides of an argument and reached a conclusion. The debate was long, but on balance, the pros outweighed the cons.
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Neutral Tone
'On balance' suggests a fair and impartial judgement, without strong emotion. She criticized my essay, but on balance, acknowledged its merits.
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Complex Decisions
Use it to signal you've made a decision after thinking about complex or conflicting information. On balance, moving to a new city is the right choice for my career.