* To describe a situation: The fragile balance of power in the region was threatened by the rise of a new military force.
* To describe a goal: Diplomats worked tirelessly to maintain the balance of power between the two rival nations.
* To explain a historical event: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand upset the balance of power in Europe, leading to the outbreak of World War I.
* To describe a relationship: The balance of power in their relationship shifted when she got a promotion at work.
* To describe a strategy: The company's new marketing campaign was designed to disrupt the balance of power in the industry.