split the difference

Example Sentences

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"Some people say that we need to split the difference and find the centre ground," she said.

From BBC

For that reason, you could split the difference with your daughter.

From MarketWatch

If Japan makes you nervous, split the difference.

From MarketWatch

Within the fast-casual segment, which tries to split the difference between those two types of restaurants, consumers have shown signs of waning interest in pricier “slop bowls.”

From MarketWatch

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