middle-of-the-road
adjective
favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, especially in politics; moderate.
middle-of-the-roader
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a word derived from
middle-of-the-road.
Example Sentences
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Burned by a fierce confirmation fight that rejected Robert Bork, President Reagan picked Anthony Kennedy, a middle-of-the-roader who has played the role of balancer and swing vote.
From Newsweek ● Apr. 10, 2010
The fake radio news was enough to frighten Socialist Leader Bohumil Lausman, a middle-of-the-roader, into resigning.
From Time Magazine Archive
Methodists rate the Bishop high as a preacher, consider him as a middle-of-the-roader on theological and social questions.
From Time Magazine Archive
Whenever the discussion touched Hungary's relations with Russia, middle-of-the-roader Nagy skirted skillfully, Communist Rakosi smiled a bland, gold-toothed smile.
From Time Magazine Archive
David Wildman, the basketball captain, calls him "a middle-of-the-roader."
From Time Magazine Archive
