strike a balance

Find a compromise, as in We have to strike a balance between what we want and what we can afford. This expression alludes to accounting, where it signifies finding a profit or loss by weighing income versus outlay. [Mid-1800s]

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Together, they strike a balance: sharp and soft, bright and rich.

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Audiences, evidently, are still drawn to the Dubliner and she's keen to get unreleased music from "back in the day" out to the public - although she wants to strike a balance.

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Then, state officials tried to strike a balance between preventing local law enforcement resources from being used to round up otherwise law-abiding immigrants without obstructing the ability of the federal government to enforce its laws within the state.

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Roberts is giving Plum the freedom to establish herself as the team leader, allowing her to strike a balance between being a quiet and vocal leader — leading by example with her work ethic while also speaking up when necessary.

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He ways it will have to strike a balance between "generating revenue, keeping users safe, and moderating content, which is much easier said than done".

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