middle ground

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 Further, there was an equalizing effect between the loquacious me and the normally reticent Icelanders, resulting in us finding a sort of middle ground where meaningful, if measured, conversation became possible. Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024 More often, boards and activists find middle ground to reach a settlement. Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Finding a middle ground of sitting, standing, and moving during your workday is best—and get regular exercise for your heart health. Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 To find the middle ground, write a list of all the negative aspects of your former partner or relationship, like signs of cheating or fighting in a relationship, and look at it on the reg. Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for middle ground 

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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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