middle of the road

Example Sentences

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The social media user said they were "stuck" in the middle of the road for more than 30 minutes.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Chesterton’s parable: If you stumble on a fence in the middle of the road, don’t take it down until you know why it’s there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

"We've seen all these middle of the road retailers struggle because they're neither one thing nor the other," says retail analyst Clare.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

Although she targeted teen listeners with such songs as the spring break anthem “Where the Boys Are,” Francis ultimately gravitated toward the middle of the road, singing softly lit, tasteful pop for adult audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

As soon as he spoke, one of the monkeys leaped into the middle of the road, causing Mr. Kapasi to brake suddenly.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri