in the middle
phrase
: in a difficult, awkward, or unpleasant position
They were feuding and she didn't want to get caught in the middle.
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Kaishu Sano stole a pass in the middle of the field and then did the rest, running down the middle of the pitch before burying a right-footed strike into the left side of the goal, his first score in international play.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Both starting center fielders made tremendous catches in the middle innings.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Introducing a broader pricing range encourages participation from those in the middle, making the audience more balanced and expanding it.
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Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The 4-year-old who died was shot in the middle of his forehead.
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Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Both starting center fielders made tremendous catches in the middle innings.
—
Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Introducing a broader pricing range encourages participation from those in the middle, making the audience more balanced and expanding it.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The 4-year-old who died was shot in the middle of his forehead.
—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for in the middle
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“In the middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20middle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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