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balance out

verb
  1. To attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements. (intransitive) · If you consider all the negative and all the positive factors, it should balance out to something acceptable.
  2. To counteract with a contrasting element so as to achieve balance. (transitive) · You can add some honey to balance out the sourness of the lemon.
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