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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The best walking shoes strike a balance between form and function, just like these.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Businesses should strike a balance between outsourcing operational tasks and retaining strategic control over their infrastructure.
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—Pavel Bykov, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The Bureau of Industry and Security attempted to strike a balance in its rule rescission and issued new guidance, stating the use of Huawei Ascend chips anywhere in the world violates U.S. export controls.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 May 2025
One person advised the OP to try to strike a balance between being attentive to and present with her friend while also taking some time to be alone.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Businesses should strike a balance between outsourcing operational tasks and retaining strategic control over their infrastructure.
3.
—Pavel Bykov, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The Bureau of Industry and Security attempted to strike a balance in its rule rescission and issued new guidance, stating the use of Huawei Ascend chips anywhere in the world violates U.S. export controls.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 May 2025
One person advised the OP to try to strike a balance between being attentive to and present with her friend while also taking some time to be alone.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 11 May 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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