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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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The key is to strike a balance between flexibility and accountability.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
But the Bears will have to find a way to strike a balance to keep the blitz-heavy attack off Williams.
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—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Aim to strike a balance between growth assets and stable income-generating options to keep your financial future secure.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The key is to strike a balance between flexibility and accountability.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
But the Bears will have to find a way to strike a balance to keep the blitz-heavy attack off Williams.
6.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Aim to strike a balance between growth assets and stable income-generating options to keep your financial future secure.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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