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
Ms Sturgeon took charge of a nation divided on the issue and will leave Bute House with the polls still broadly split down the middle.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2023
I trembled in front of him, split down the middle by fury and shame, hate and love, understanding and darkness, a frantic tide pulled by a wild moon.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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