strike a balance
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: 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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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
The best home warranty companies strike a balance between affordability, reliable service and coverage that protects your home’s most important systems and appliances.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
This denim trend is ideal for those who want to strike a balance between baggy and skin-tight styles.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa also strike a balance between cost and quality.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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