balancing act

British  

/ ˈbælənsɪŋ /

noun

1. a circus act in which a performer displays his or her balancing ability

2. a situation requiring careful balancing of opposing groups, views, or activities

   a delicate balancing act between Greek and Turkish interests

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Example Sentences

Carrying cranes across an ocean is a balancing act.

From The Wall Street Journal

Regulators in Texas face a tough balancing act.

From The Wall Street Journal

Raising output can be a balancing act for the firm, between maintaining their traditions and increasing output.

From BBC

Mootha, also an institute member and co-director of the Metabolism Program at Broad, explained, "When you are born with too little frataxin, bringing down FDX2 a bit helps. So, it's a delicate balancing act to ensure proper biochemical homeostasis."

From Science Daily

He said there are issues around identity, privacy, consent, dignity and more - making it a "balancing act" between competing needs.

From BBC