happy medium
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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 current West End production includes the massive, ornate spherical chandelier and the stage-to-ceiling travel — “a happy medium between the two worlds,” said Sklar-Heyn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The mindset shift is to find a happy medium.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
How can we find a happy medium between the theater and the streaming release that lets us see the things we want without getting crushed by massive amounts of “content”?
From Salon ● May 22, 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
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