neutral ground

Example Sentences

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Although not directly referencing Russia and Belarus, Coventry hinted that they could be reinstated for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, saying sport should be "neutral ground".

From BBC

"We understand politics and we know we don't operate in a vacuum. But our game is sport. That means keeping sport a neutral ground, a place where every athlete can compete without being held back by the politics or divisions of their governments."

From Barron's

This instability created lawless zones such as the “neutral ground” of Bergen County in northeast New Jersey and the Pine Barrens in the south, where hardened “banditti” flourished.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the other, Southeast Asia stands to gain from manufacturing and investment relocation, as firms look for neutral ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, these AFC West foes meet on neutral ground to resume what hasn’t been much of a rivalry of late.

From Los Angeles Times