split the difference
Example Sentences
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McMorrow’s attempt to split the difference between her moderate and progressive rivals—Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, respectively—fell flat.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Some people say that we need to split the difference and find the centre ground," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
For that reason, you could split the difference with your daughter.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 5, 2026
A few plan to bypass the grid indefinitely, and others expect to split the difference, using a mix of grid and on-site power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
How many times had he used me as a go-between to deliver packages to her, undercharging her so that later they could split the difference?
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
