middle ground
noun
1
: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives
Examples of middle ground in a Sentence
The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency.
Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.
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In an age of political polarization, industry self-regulation is a sensible middle ground and a practical way forward to a flexible and accountable model that encourages businesses to act in the public interest without the need for the stifling burden of overregulation.
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Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Iran appeared to be taking the middle ground, neither rejecting negotiations with the United States nor accepting face-to-face talks with Mr. Trump.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The middle ground is shrinking — and brands need to think about choose a side.
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—Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
In the matter of the bombshell CNN video released last year that showed Combs physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel, Subramanian left the opposing parties to find middle ground as to whether it can be presented to jurors.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
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Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Iran appeared to be taking the middle ground, neither rejecting negotiations with the United States nor accepting face-to-face talks with Mr. Trump.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The middle ground is shrinking — and brands need to think about choose a side.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
In the matter of the bombshell CNN video released last year that showed Combs physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel, Subramanian left the opposing parties to find middle ground as to whether it can be presented to jurors.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for middle ground
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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20ground. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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