juggling act
noun
plural juggling 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
The movie portrays Howard's life as a perpetual juggling act between family and work.—
Linda Civitello
Linda CivitelloFinishing the mashed potatoes at the same time as the roast, the gravy, and the green beans can become quite a juggling act.—Cook's Illustrated
Cook's IllustratedMost of all, a certain balance has to be found between stealth, gunplay and action. … It's difficult for a movie to pull that juggling act off, let alone a game.—Ross Adams
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School budgeting is a complex juggling act that often leaves superintendents walking a tightrope between financial constraints and public demands.
—Frank Ricci, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
A day spent in her company, from 7 a.m. to midnight, offers a glimpse into an increasingly complex juggling act.
—Ellen Barry, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2023
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Frank Ricci, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
A day spent in her company, from 7 a.m. to midnight, offers a glimpse into an increasingly complex juggling act.
—Ellen Barry, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2023
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“Juggling act.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juggling%20act. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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