middle ground

Definition of middle groundnext
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 Typically made from wood, these structures have slatted rooftops that allow for breezy ventilation and offer a nice middle ground between shade and sun. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Lawmakers found middle ground last week between the House version, which was viewed as more friendly to Wall Street, and the Senate version, which included more restrictions on institutional investors. Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 June 2026 Falling somewhere in that awkward middle ground made the show feel super personal and relatable. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 June 2026 Rather than going fully bare-bones, the Callback positions itself as the middle ground between a smartphone that's too smart and a dumbphone that's too dumb. New Atlas, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for middle ground
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middle
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  • Cake Topping and assembly Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Then, there's the USMNT's stunning run so far — rekindling hope and excitement for fans at home after years of finishing middle of the pack on the global stage.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 1 July 2026

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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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