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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For those seeking a suit that’s a bit more polished than linen or seersucker, tropical wool offers the perfect middle ground.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Makeup artists Zak Taylor and Alexa Hernandez say burgundy mascara offers the perfect middle ground between statement and subtlety, ideal for those looking to experiment with color.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
After each passing June, after each frustrating postseason exit, the middle ground falls away.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The remarks by Badr al-Busaidi suggested the negotiations between the two longtime enemies would continue even as the talks run up against their toughest challenge: Trying to find middle ground between American demands that Iran stop enriching uranium while Tehran insists its program must continue.
—Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Makeup artists Zak Taylor and Alexa Hernandez say burgundy mascara offers the perfect middle ground between statement and subtlety, ideal for those looking to experiment with color.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
After each passing June, after each frustrating postseason exit, the middle ground falls away.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The remarks by Badr al-Busaidi suggested the negotiations between the two longtime enemies would continue even as the talks run up against their toughest challenge: Trying to find middle ground between American demands that Iran stop enriching uranium while Tehran insists its program must continue.
—Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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