How to Use strike a balance in a Sentence
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The best walking shoes strike a balance between form and function, just like these.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
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The pickles aim to strike a balance of sweet heat, floral notes and vegetable depth.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
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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.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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No one ever explained those differences and how to strike a balance.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
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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
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To strike a balance, Williams recommends a cream or even a pale green that has a yellow hue.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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City leaders must strike a balance when addressing public fears.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
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These strike a balance of comfort with high-performance audio.
—Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023
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During the campaign, Bass sought to strike a balance on crime and other issues.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2022
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The Fed tries to strike a balance between full employment and stable prices.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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The duo strike a balance between back-porch country and the sounds of Fleetwood Mac.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2024
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Robinson is aware of the limitations in the world of luxury and of the need to strike a balance.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
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Adding in warmer tones and natural materials like stone help strike a balance in a living space.
—Kara Thompson, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022
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The goal is to strike a balance that reflects the nature of the business, the founder's role and the level of risk involved.
—Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
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Lululemon is the go-to place for comfy clothes that strike a balance between sporty and polished.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
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As such, gifts for 12-year-olds should strike a balance between their need for fun and their desire to feel like little adults.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
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The Royals will look to strike a balance to better serve their offensive attack.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
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China, alone among major nations as a Russia ally, has sought to strike a balance.
—Paul Wiseman, ajc, 30 Mar. 2022
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Similarly, Purple tries to strike a balance between high-cost trips and low or no-cost stays.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Try to strike a balance between being assertive and diplomatic.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The pieces strike a balance between effortless cool and elegance.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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Linen trousers should strike a balance between laid-back and refined, and these pants have a relaxed fit and a high-rise waist that deliver just that.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
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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
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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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With all of these tools, the key is to strike a balance between security and usability.
—Jaushin Lee, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Study your competitors and set the pricing accordingly to strike a balance.
—Expert Panel, Forbes, 17 July 2023
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The trick is to strike a balance—feeling secure without letting money define your entire sense of wealth.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Google’s view, the warnings strike a balance between openness and protecting users.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2023
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Hayes said that the '90s-era names strike a balance between that sense of tradition and a soft, nostalgic charm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Still, Crouch and others believe there is still room to bring more women into the agriculture fold and to strike a balance.
—Sarah Bowman, IndyStar, 11 May 2023
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