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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Countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa also strike a balance between cost and quality.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Although her job can be demanding, Jones has learned how to strike a balance between work and being there for her kids.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Now, in a post-pandemic world, retailers are trying to strike a balance – maintaining customer goodwill without sacrificing profitability.
—Lauren Beitelspacher, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Interest in vintage has surged, leaving some brands struggling to strike a balance between yesterday and today.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Although her job can be demanding, Jones has learned how to strike a balance between work and being there for her kids.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Now, in a post-pandemic world, retailers are trying to strike a balance – maintaining customer goodwill without sacrificing profitability.
—Lauren Beitelspacher, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Interest in vintage has surged, leaving some brands struggling to strike a balance between yesterday and today.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strike a balance
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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