split the difference
Example Sentences
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"Some people say that we need to split the difference and find the centre ground," she said.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 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
Several contemporary observers have tried to split the difference: Think like Jacobs, act like Moses.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2024
So I split the difference and just sort of...hover.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
