split the difference
Example Sentences
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McMorrow’s attempt to split the difference between her moderate and progressive rivals—Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, respectively—fell flat.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
Within the fast-casual segment, which tries to split the difference between those two types of restaurants, consumers have shown signs of waning interest in pricier “slop bowls.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2025
A few plan to bypass the grid indefinitely, and others expect to split the difference, using a mix of grid and on-site power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
“Tron: Ares” looks to split the difference: Mean-looking skyscraper-sized machines face off against Jared Leto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
So I split the difference and just sort of...hover.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
