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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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Half the documentary’s parenthetical title — “The Weight of the World” — speaks to a common leaden feeling of gloom hovering over America’s semiquincentennial summer.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Half of U.S. adults say the increased use of AI in daily life makes them feel more concerned than excited, according to a 2025 survey from Pew Research Center External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Half of the participants took a 3 mg melatonin pill once daily for 4 weeks.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

“Will you be asking for half of The Agency?” host Andy Cohen asked Richards, who was quick to respond: “Well, it’s mine. Half of it is mine.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Half an hour later, James waded out to stand beside Dicey.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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