balance of power
noun phrase
: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another
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As states acquire nuclear capabilities, regional and global balances of power shift, calling into question existing security arrangements.
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Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
Think of it as a true balance of power and presence.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The outcome may not only influence the immediate balance of power but also set the trajectory for future party-voter relationships nationwide.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
China, on the other hand, can quietly point to American vulnerability, reminding allies that the Western Pacific’s balance of power is not set in stone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
Think of it as a true balance of power and presence.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The outcome may not only influence the immediate balance of power but also set the trajectory for future party-voter relationships nationwide.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
China, on the other hand, can quietly point to American vulnerability, reminding allies that the Western Pacific’s balance of power is not set in stone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balance of power
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“Balance of power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20of%20power. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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