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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The 6 drive modes are: Comfort / Normal – a good balance of power, fuel economy, steering, and throttle response for daily driving.
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Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2024
Here are the latest balance of power results: Republicans regain the majority in the 2024 battle for Senate
Republicans took over control of the upper chamber with big wins in Ohio, Montana and Texas.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Washington should continue to invest in alliances as part of a strategy to deter China but avoid overestimating the importance of these alliances to the overall balance of power in Asia.
—Susannah Patton, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
The biggest question of all is whether the United States can ride the coattails of history moving through Ukraine and achieve a stable balance of power in Europe and beyond.
—Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2024
Here are the latest balance of power results: Republicans regain the majority in the 2024 battle for Senate
Republicans took over control of the upper chamber with big wins in Ohio, Montana and Texas.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Washington should continue to invest in alliances as part of a strategy to deter China but avoid overestimating the importance of these alliances to the overall balance of power in Asia.
—Susannah Patton, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
The biggest question of all is whether the United States can ride the coattails of history moving through Ukraine and achieve a stable balance of power in Europe and beyond.
—Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Balance of power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20of%20power. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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