straddle
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A position of not choosing a side to avoid risks or upset people
- noun
- /ˈstrædəl/
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equidistancia
- The candidate's straddle on the contentious topic led to mixed reactions from both sides of the debate.
Examples
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His political straddle made it difficult for voters to understand where he truly stands on the issues.
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In this negotiation, her straddle allowed her to maintain good relationships with both parties without alienating anyone.
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But instead of adopting Kelleher's essentialist approach carte blanche, they instead chose a straddled strategy.
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Etymology
A straddle is like the position of sitting on a fence with legs on both sides, so you refuse to pick one side. That's why a straddle is a policy of not fully committing to a single opinion.