straddled the fence (Meaning)
straddled 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
Synonyms & Antonyms of straddled the fence
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straddled the fence Sentence Examples
- The politician carefully straddled the fence on controversial issues to avoid alienating voters.
- The company straddled the fence between innovation and risk, hesitant to fully embrace new technologies.
- The ethical dilemma straddled the fence between personal beliefs and societal norms.
- The debate straddled the fence between scientific evidence and emotional appeals.
- The mayor straddled the fence on the issue of tax increases, balancing concerns for both taxpayers and city services.
- The jury straddled the fence, unable to reach a unanimous verdict after hours of deliberation.
- The investor straddled the fence between buying and selling, waiting for a clearer trend in the market.
- The artist's work straddled the fence between traditional and modern, blending elements from both styles.
- The negotiator straddled the fence between compromise and principle, balancing the needs of both parties.
- The ethical guidelines straddled the fence between freedom of expression and public safety.
FAQs About the word straddled 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
beat around the bush, hemmed and hawed,weaseled, beat about the bush, shook, pussyfooted, equivocated, ducked, dodged, evaded
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The politician carefully straddled the fence on controversial issues to avoid alienating voters.
The company straddled the fence between innovation and risk, hesitant to fully embrace new technologies.
The ethical dilemma straddled the fence between personal beliefs and societal norms.
The debate straddled the fence between scientific evidence and emotional appeals.
