balance of power
noun phrase
: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another
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Nixon’s dramatic 1972 trip to China had upset the relative balance of power between free nations and the communist bloc that had prevailed for 20 years.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
The Court’s decision will determine not just the fate of a specific population but the future balance of power in the American constitutional system.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
This statement underscores the growing volatility in the region and the increasingly delicate balance of power.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
For less than $50, the paddle features a fiberglass surface and provides a good balance of power and control, helping players develop a versatile playing style.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
The Court’s decision will determine not just the fate of a specific population but the future balance of power in the American constitutional system.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
This statement underscores the growing volatility in the region and the increasingly delicate balance of power.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
For less than $50, the paddle features a fiberglass surface and provides a good balance of power and control, helping players develop a versatile playing style.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for balance of power
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“Balance of power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20of%20power. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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