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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Some analysts say the move could consolidate influence by factions aligned with Rodríguez, though the broader balance of power within the government remains fluid.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The plutocrat puppets like Bannon and the felonious Trumps will destroy the courts, justice system and balance of power.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
The three leaders’ decisions and balance of power will impact millions and shape global politics for decades to come.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
That sidelined or removed dozens of senior officials including two former presidents and Vietnam’s parliamentary head, dramatically reshaping the party’s balance of power.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The plutocrat puppets like Bannon and the felonious Trumps will destroy the courts, justice system and balance of power.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
The three leaders’ decisions and balance of power will impact millions and shape global politics for decades to come.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
That sidelined or removed dozens of senior officials including two former presidents and Vietnam’s parliamentary head, dramatically reshaping the party’s balance of power.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Balance of power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20of%20power. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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