strike a balance

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: to achieve a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance

trying to strike a balance between respecting the past and moving into the future

He needs to strike a better balance between his work life and his family life.

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Newsom is looking to strike a balance between collaboration and confrontation. —

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Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 However, Prince William knows the monarchy must strike a balance between efficiency and meeting the public desire for the presence of royals. —

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