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split down the middle



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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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