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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Teachers and mentors are trying to strike a balance: pushing students to their full potential, yet encouraging them to enjoy the experience.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Salah’s output on an individual level is world-class, though head coaches and managers always try to strike a balance in creating systems whereby individuals can shine and not be over-reliant on too many individuals.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The ordinance is meant to protect the stream from ecological harm spurred by development and seeks to strike a balance between residents, developers and environmental advocates' desires.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Like many of its Asian peers, Korea’s central bank is trying to strike a balance between supporting its currency while bolstering growth.
—Dylan Butts,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Salah’s output on an individual level is world-class, though head coaches and managers always try to strike a balance in creating systems whereby individuals can shine and not be over-reliant on too many individuals.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The ordinance is meant to protect the stream from ecological harm spurred by development and seeks to strike a balance between residents, developers and environmental advocates' desires.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Like many of its Asian peers, Korea’s central bank is trying to strike a balance between supporting its currency while bolstering growth.
—Dylan Butts,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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