71.   If Congress was striking a balance between environmental toughness and financial mercy, it could have required tougher standards for the amount it had agreed to make utilities spend.

72.   In interviews this week, Arab-Americans tried to strike a balance.

73.   In his own public comments, Bush has been cautious on the environment, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between conservation and economic development.

74.   In its report, Morningstar acknowledges that some funds strike a balance between growth and income, singling out funds such as Lexington Corporate Leaders Trust Fund.

75.   In his choice of ministers, the president has tried to strike a balance among the dominant ethnic groups and the many minorities.

76.   In the brain, as in life, success often lies in striking a balance between too much and too little of a good thing.

77.   In strengthening defenses against terrorism, great care must be taken to strike a balance between security and freedom.

78.   In the meantime, wildlife officials and bird enthusiasts said they would continue to try to strike a balance.

79.   Indeed, lawmakers and building officials praise Duffy for striking a balance between strictly enforcing OSHA rules and recognizing some practical limitations.

80.   In striking a balance between fun and safety, the designers also made the streams of water fairly wide.