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.
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Core bonds strike a balance between the short and long ends of the yield curve, with a duration of six to eight years.
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
In the case of a protest, Alves said, local police officers try to strike a balance between being present for safety reasons — like the possibility of a protest and counter-protest meeting head to head — but also ensuring that people can exercise their right to protest freely.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
As work culture continues to change, employers need to be clear about their policies and strike a balance between flexibility and collaboration.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Although her job can be demanding, Jones has learned how to strike a balance between work and being there for her kids.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
In the case of a protest, Alves said, local police officers try to strike a balance between being present for safety reasons — like the possibility of a protest and counter-protest meeting head to head — but also ensuring that people can exercise their right to protest freely.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
As work culture continues to change, employers need to be clear about their policies and strike a balance between flexibility and collaboration.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Although her job can be demanding, Jones has learned how to strike a balance between work and being there for her kids.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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