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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Projected Record: 53-29 This season will be a balancing act between health, chemistry, and execution.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
With any unexpected approach, corporate boards must navigate a delicate balancing act—advocating for the best interests of their shareholders, while also fending off unwanted advances.
—Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The talks represent a potentially delicate balancing act for Netflix.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
When the leaves turn and temperatures drop, my fall and early winter air travel style in the skies becomes a balancing act between comfort, coziness, and looking sharp.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
With any unexpected approach, corporate boards must navigate a delicate balancing act—advocating for the best interests of their shareholders, while also fending off unwanted advances.
—Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The talks represent a potentially delicate balancing act for Netflix.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
When the leaves turn and temperatures drop, my fall and early winter air travel style in the skies becomes a balancing act between comfort, coziness, and looking sharp.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Balancing act.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balancing%20act. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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