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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Many leaders in Black neighborhoods in and around Chicago are trying to strike a balance between acknowledging the tensions without exacerbating them. —Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024

Visual artists must strike a balance between accuracy and artistry when conveying scientific observations that exist in data that only experts can parse. —Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024

Besides that, Melina’s mother struggles to strike a balance between her relationship with her new spouse and maintaining a positive relationship with her daughter. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024

Be sure to remain professional and try to strike a balance between having fun and setting personal boundaries. —Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024

No one ever explained those differences and how to strike a balance. —Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024

City leaders must strike a balance when addressing public fears. —Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024

Well, one challenge, which was especially evident in recent weeks, is how to strike a balance between serious penetrating coverage of British politics and society, and coverage of the royal family, which is of endless interest to many of our readers but can often seem little more than a soap opera. —John Otis, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024

Employers must strike a balance between cultural fit and qualifications to ensure that the hiring process is fair, inclusive and results in the selection of the most qualified candidates. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024