middle of the road
Example Sentences
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The social media user said they were "stuck" in the middle of the road for more than 30 minutes.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Chesterton’s parable: If you stumble on a fence in the middle of the road, don’t take it down until you know why it’s there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
The influencer was filming video content while attempting to engage with police officers in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in the process, according to arrest documents published by US media.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
Although she targeted teen listeners with such songs as the spring break anthem “Where the Boys Are,” Francis ultimately gravitated toward the middle of the road, singing softly lit, tasteful pop for adult audiences.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025
Right in the middle of the road the long forefinger lay, white in the dusk, its red nail darkening to black.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
