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 a warm and welcoming design idea, such as a patio hugged in greenery, consider a cream-colored block—a nice middle ground between edgy grey concrete and natural stone.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
This water-resistant pair from Outdoor Research strikes a great middle ground for the gaiter-curious.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Finding a middle ground allows organizations to stay agile while still maintaining robust security standards.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Finding appropriate middle ground is the challenge.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
This water-resistant pair from Outdoor Research strikes a great middle ground for the gaiter-curious.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Finding a middle ground allows organizations to stay agile while still maintaining robust security standards.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Finding appropriate middle ground is the challenge.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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