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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Like a litigation strategy, a communications strategy must strike a balance between strategic foresight and adaptability. Andrew Frank, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The 62 spacious rooms strike a balance between simplicity and fun, with clean lines and tongue-in-cheek touches, such as tea bags tucked into faux cigarette packs. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Environmental policy should strike a balance between environmental goals and economic realities, ensuring solutions are both effective and practical. Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025 Any benefit program must strike a balance between fraud prevention and ease of use, officials say. Emily Badger, New York Times, 12 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.

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