Ballance

[ bal-uhns ]

noun

1. John, 1839–93, New Zealand statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister 1891–93.

Ballance

/ ˈbæləns /

noun

1. BallanceJohn18391893MNew ZealandNorthern IrishPOLITICS: prime ministerPOLITICS: statesman John . 1839–93, New Zealand statesman, born in Northern Ireland: prime minister of New Zealand (1891–93)

Example Sentences

Shelley Ballance Ellis, a former production executive on the game shows, and Monique Diaz, a former member of the series’ clearance and licensing department, each filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to pay inequities and discriminatory employment practices, Ballance Ellis and Diaz also say that they and their colleagues objected to footage of Southern plantations aired on “Wheel of Fortune”; racist remarks made in the workplace and in the “Wheel of Fortune” control room about Black women on the show; and racially biased “Jeopardy!” clues, among other offensive things.

From Los Angeles Times

Ballance Ellis added in her unfair labor practice charge that those experiences caused her and her colleagues emotional and psychological distress, as well as economic harm.

From Los Angeles Times

Ballance Ellis further alleges in her complaint that after she, Diaz and their colleagues were let go, Sony replaced them with mostly younger white employees.

From Los Angeles Times

Ballance Ellis identifies herself in her complaint as the highest ranking Black production executive at “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” as well as the head of the shows’ clearance and licensing department for 26 years.

From Los Angeles Times