as in middle
a middle point between extremes
both parties entered the negotiations hoping to find some middle ground
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Recent Examples of middle ground
This one hits that perfect middle ground, according to Tandon, Cavalcante, and Dickson.
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Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
In television there are no gray areas, no middle ground.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
Kelsi Corkran, an attorney for immigrant rights organizations, argued that justices could choose a middle ground: Allowing for universal injunctions only when a fundamental constitutional right is being challenged.
SURVEY SAYS: As Trump tries to end birthright citizenship, what do Americans think?
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
One way to prevent false choices is to challenge either-or assumptions by looking for the middle ground.
—Ryan Lahti, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
In television there are no gray areas, no middle ground.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
Kelsi Corkran, an attorney for immigrant rights organizations, argued that justices could choose a middle ground: Allowing for universal injunctions only when a fundamental constitutional right is being challenged.
SURVEY SAYS: As Trump tries to end birthright citizenship, what do Americans think?
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
One way to prevent false choices is to challenge either-or assumptions by looking for the middle ground.
—Ryan Lahti, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle ground
middle
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Using the middle of the ice for outlets has been effective for the Oilers, but Florida will have scouted Edmonton, and new wrinkles may be required.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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He wasn't activated until the middle of April, and made just seven appearances this season, not allowing a run in 5.2 innings of work.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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