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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Try to strike a balance between being assertive and diplomatic. —

Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Texas attorneys argue the measure uses modern technology to strike a balance between protecting children and preserving adult rights. —

Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Few pairs strike a balance between stretchy and tough quite like the Ad-Vantage from Outdoor Research. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024 Teachers and mentors are trying to strike a balance: pushing students to their full potential, yet encouraging them to enjoy the experience. —

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