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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With Pro Skater 3+4, the developers aimed to strike a balance between honoring the series’ legacy and evolving it for a new generation of players.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 July 2025
But some of these same nations have also had to spend significant amounts managing shark-human conflict, often trying to strike a balance between public safety and tourism dollars.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Collectively, these regulations are designed to strike a balance between public access to natural resources and the sustainability of California’s freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
With a new venue comes a new vision for the festival, and Brun has taken careful consideration to strike a balance between honoring the essence of BAYO while translating the show to an arena stage.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 26 June 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 July 2025
But some of these same nations have also had to spend significant amounts managing shark-human conflict, often trying to strike a balance between public safety and tourism dollars.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Collectively, these regulations are designed to strike a balance between public access to natural resources and the sustainability of California’s freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
With a new venue comes a new vision for the festival, and Brun has taken careful consideration to strike a balance between honoring the essence of BAYO while translating the show to an arena stage.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 26 June 2025
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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