strike a balance

idiom

: 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.

Examples of strike a balance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The best About sections strike a balance between credibility and likability. —

William Arruda, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 The company plans to strike a balance between tenants who are smaller, local or regional businesses, and seminal Western brands. —

Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024 Regulators must strike a balance between addressing legitimate concerns and allowing hotels the flexibility to operate efficiently and competitively. —

Kevin F. Carey, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024 In the cancer journey, clinicians are forced to strike a balance in matching the aggressiveness of treatment to the aggressiveness of the tumor. —

Andre Esteva, TIME, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for strike a balance

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