straddle the fence (Meaning)
straddle the fence
to execute a commodities market spread, spread sense 5, to spread out irregularly, a noncommittal or equivocal position, the act or position of one who straddles, to approve or seem to approve two apparently opposite sides, to stand, sit, or walk with the legs wide apart, to sit astride, to be noncommittal in regard to, the purchase of an equal number of put options and call options on the same underlying securities with the same price and maturity date, to stand, sit, or be astride of, to belong in part to (each of several categories), to be in a position of neutrality or indecision, the act or position of one that straddles, to favor or seem to favor two apparently opposite sides
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straddle the fence Sentence Examples
- The politician's stance straddles the fence, appealing to both conservative and liberal voters.
- The company's decision straddled the fence between embracing innovation and preserving tradition.
- The ethics of stem cell research straddle the fence between scientific advancement and moral concerns.
- The debate over climate change straddles the fence between scientific evidence and political agendas.
- The team's performance straddled the fence between success and failure, leaving fans on edge.
- The parents' parenting style straddles the fence between strict discipline and gentle guidance.
- The judge's verdict straddled the fence, acknowledging the defendant's wrongdoing while showing leniency.
- The restaurant's menu straddles the fence between classic dishes and contemporary creations.
- The friendship between the two women straddled the fence between close intimacy and respectful boundaries.
- The city's zoning regulations straddle the fence between promoting development and preserving historical landmarks.
FAQs About the word straddle the fence
to execute a commodities market spread, spread sense 5, to spread out irregularly, a noncommittal or equivocal position, the act or position of one who straddle
weasel, beat around the bush, beat about the bush, shake, evade, hem and haw,duck, fudge, waffle, equivocate
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The politician's stance straddles the fence, appealing to both conservative and liberal voters.
The company's decision straddled the fence between embracing innovation and preserving tradition.
The ethics of stem cell research straddle the fence between scientific advancement and moral concerns.
The debate over climate change straddles the fence between scientific evidence and political agendas.
