happy medium
Example Sentences
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For those who aren’t comfortable running shirtless or want sun protection, a lightweight, sweat-wicking top is a happy medium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The administration wants to find a happy medium there, whether it’s a nameplate or a badge number,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
The mindset shift is to find a happy medium.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
Or perhaps it's a happy medium of all those things.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
“My father would say ‘yes,’ Mr. Knightley ‘no;’ and Miss Bates and I that he is just the happy medium.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
