Some churches are taking a moderate stand on drinking.

They hold moderate stands on issues.

"How can you ask the Arabs to take such measures before Israel accepts the peace initiative, or at least adopts a moderate, reasonable stand?"

Through it all, however, he has tended to favor a strong national defense and has taken a relatively moderate stand on civil rights.

Despite his moderate stand, Sangala was arrested for his activities more than once in the 1950s.

"Wisconsin is a liberal state taking a moderate stand on abortion."

But in recent years, she has taken increasingly moderate stands on social issues like education, juvenile justice and abortion rights.

Romney ran as a successful entrepreneur and Washington outsider with a strong family image and moderate stands on social issues.

The actor complained that even though he took fairly moderate stands on most issues, in Hollywood he was thought of as a political Neanderthal.

Both candidates are racing to the center by highlighting their more moderate stands.