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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Like his predecessor, he faces the difficult balancing act of keeping Labour MPs happy without spooking the financial markets, while delivering on the government's key priorities.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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
But in the campaign, the balancing act proved impossible.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
High school is a balancing act between academics, school activities and other responsibilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 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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