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straddling the fence





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But that’s not the same as straddling the fence.

From Seattle Times Mar. 1, 2023

Often straddling the fence between newgrass and country rock, Mr. Crowe added steel guitar and drums to his lineup during Whitley’s tenure in the band.

From Washington Post Jan. 2, 2022

We had been straddling the fence on the subject of having children, but eventually ended up on different sides.

From Slate Oct. 24, 2019

And that’s what we’re here for, both writers like myself and YouTubers like Bain and Williams and those straddling the fence like Sterling.

From Forbes Oct. 8, 2014

He glanced resentfully to the right, where Judge Weatherup was straddling the fence, and to the left, where Yancy was annoying the bullfrogs.

From Murder in Any Degree by Owen Johnson




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