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
Example Sentences
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Having just passed the first anniversary of one of my life’s most excruciating moments, I’ve been feeling the impossibility in that balancing act myself lately.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Europe’s central bankers now worry that those moves have gone too far, too fast, and have been trying to manage expectations accordingly in a difficult balancing act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
During their studies, Degante raised two children and Vargas had a full-time job, which made school a tough balancing act.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
"Teachers are incredibly stretched because you need training for this sort of challenge. I think the balancing act that teachers now face is more challenging than it's ever been before."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
John did a balancing act on the wire to get on Belle.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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