balancing act
noun
plural balancing acts
: an attempt to handle or deal with two or more things (such as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements
"It's a difficult balancing act between celebrating the past and making room for the future."—
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Jeffrey BrownVegas might be the starkest example of what the hospitality industry faces across the country: a delicate balancing act between bringing back jobs and revenue and keeping workers and customers safe from a virus that's killed more than 100,000 Americans.—Dave Jamieson
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s a bit of a balancing act that goes on here; the wine should have enough acidity and freshness to hold up to tomato sauce in addition to medium to strong tannins that will cut through fatty cheese.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Managing multiple businesses is a constant balancing act–a challenge that tests your limits but also opens doors to immense growth.
—Bekhruz Nagzibekov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
That balancing act results in a spy adventure that’s neither fun nor dull, and in almost exactly equal measure.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Balancing act.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balancing%20act. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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