middle ground

noun

1
: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives
2

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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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 Smaller creative boutiques offer a compelling middle ground. Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 This new approach attempts to strike a middle ground. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for middle ground 

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of middle ground was in 1752

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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20ground. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

middle ground

noun
: a position midway between extreme or opposing points of view, choices, or objectives
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