balancing act
noun
plural balancing acts
: an attempt to handle or deal with two or more things (such as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements
"It's a difficult balancing act between celebrating the past and making room for the future."—
Jeffrey Brown
Jeffrey BrownVegas might be the starkest example of what the hospitality industry faces across the country: a delicate balancing act between bringing back jobs and revenue and keeping workers and customers safe from a virus that's killed more than 100,000 Americans.—Dave Jamieson
Dave JamiesonIt's a balancing act between appreciation, education and safety. Earlier this year, London city council voted to tighten up a parks bylaw that restricts the amount of food residents can feed to wild animals.—Megan Stacey
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Learning to work effectively is a balancing act between productivity and readiness.
—Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In recent months, car companies have been navigating a delicate balancing act as demand wavers, making price hikes harder, while at the same time costs are set to rise.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 17 July 2025
DeSantis faced pressure to address these concerns without alienating his base, a delicate balancing act that defined much of his early presidency.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Parton stopped by the Khloé in Wonder Land podcast to talk about fame, grief, faith, and the ensuing balancing act with host Khloé Kardashian.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In recent months, car companies have been navigating a delicate balancing act as demand wavers, making price hikes harder, while at the same time costs are set to rise.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 17 July 2025
DeSantis faced pressure to address these concerns without alienating his base, a delicate balancing act that defined much of his early presidency.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Parton stopped by the Khloé in Wonder Land podcast to talk about fame, grief, faith, and the ensuing balancing act with host Khloé Kardashian.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for balancing act
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“Balancing act.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balancing%20act. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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