split down the middle
Example Sentences
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In May, the San Francisco Zoological Society, the park’s nonprofit operator, split down the middle in a failed attempt to remove her.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 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
Opinion polls suggest Scotland remains split down the middle.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2023
Gensler respondents without assigned desks were split down the middle.
From Scientific American • Mar. 20, 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
