Example sentences of "[was/were] caught [prep] the middle " in BNC.
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1 | MATCH-WINNER Eddie McGoldrick and QPR goal scorer Gary Penrice were caught in the middle of a violent confrontation between rival fans after Palace 's surprise win . |
2 | The so-called ‘ fourth generation ’ were caught in the middle and it is no wonder they suffered from a ‘ clash in values ’ described in a number of articles discussing youth ‘ problems ’ . |
3 | Rosemary Sandford said her husband , son and mother-in-law were caught in the middle of looting , rioting and fires . |
4 | It was the same story over again , brother against brother , neighbour against neighbour ; and as before Rodrigo was caught in the middle . |
5 | Gregory was caught in the middle of the emotional triangle and Rigby sympathised with him . |
6 | Deng Xiaoping as paramount leader , although officially only carrying out his duties as the Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission , was caught in the middle , trying to maintain a balance between factions in the party which he denied existed . |
7 | She was caught in the middle of a terrible ghastly nightmare , and one she could n't even hope to escape from by waking up . |