31.   Political negotiation always involves a balance between reason and force.

32.   Prison reformers are trying to strike a balance between punishing offenders and helping them to avoid repeating their offences.

33.   School children have to learn to strike a balance between work and play.

34.   She had achieved a balance between her vulnerable, nurturing, feeling side and the rational, assertive, analytical side.

35.   Take care to achieve a balance between career and home life.

36.   The Amendment, itself, strikes the proper balance between federal and state authority.

37.   The balance between additions and cuts will depend on the financial climate and the political complexion of the council.

38.   The bill has bogged down in bitter disputes over the balance between law enforcement and civil liberties.

39.   The courts have to try to strike a balance between the two.

40.   The editorial team have tried to achieve a balance between matters which are of major concern to staff and some lighthearted topics.