balancing act
Britishnoun
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a circus act in which a performer displays his or her balancing ability
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a situation requiring careful balancing of opposing groups, views, or activities
a delicate balancing act between Greek and Turkish interests
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Much of that balancing act could run through California, more than any other state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The comedian’s White House dinners reveal the balancing act of one of TV’s top contrarians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
On the diplomatic front, he has performed a delicate balancing act.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
That refers to the balancing act that’s required as estimates shift between different quarters to reflect how the Nvidia opportunity is more linked to next year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
The enormity of this balancing act hit me all at once, made my stomach lurch.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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