strike a balance
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: 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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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Three- to five-year-old vehicles can strike a balance between price, depreciation and modern features, though a smaller supply of off-lease vehicles has kept prices higher than many buyers might expect, says Drury.
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Three- to five-year-old vehicles can strike a balance between price, depreciation and modern features, though a smaller supply of off-lease vehicles has kept prices higher than many buyers might expect, says Drury.
—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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“Strike a balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20balance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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