split down the middle
Example Sentences
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That left the committee’s direction an open question at a moment when its members are split down the middle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Her latest novel is split down the middle, making it impossible to decide which half to begin with.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
I also liked how the judges split down the middle and were then able to dine at both restaurants and see how consistent the service and food was throughout.
From Salon • May 15, 2024
On that macro scale, they are representative of public schools, which are also split down the middle between white students and students of color.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023
“How are we going to know when he’s here? Is there going to be a sign or something? Like maybe the earth will split down the middle and he’ll pop up?”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
