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strike a balance

STRYK uh BAL-uns

straɪk ə ˈbæləns

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strikeabalance

Dictionary meaning

find a middle point or compromise between two competing needs, demands, or qualities; achieve a satisfactory outcome that adequately addresses conflicting pressures without allowing either to dominate entirely; commonly used when describing the challenge of managing trade-offs in policy, personal life, or creative work

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