split the difference

Example Sentences

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If Japan makes you nervous, split the difference.

From MarketWatch

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

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

“Tron: Ares” looks to split the difference: Mean-looking skyscraper-sized machines face off against Jared Leto.

From Los Angeles Times

Wyndham Clark hit a 65 to close on 11 under, Gotterup a 67 for -12 and English split the difference with a 66 to finish a shot better still in outright second.

From BBC