better halves
Example Sentences
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U.S. presidents’ better halves take center stage in the new historical drama “The First Lady.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2022
They dominated them in one of the better halves they’ve played this season.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
I often hear patients blame themselves, and I've even seen spouses blame their better halves right to their face.
From US News ● Jun. 3, 2015
And it contained a message to all the better halves of these dual-minded characters: “You’ll always be a part of me.”
From Slate ● May 28, 2013
Officers' better halves are hardly likely to approve of this retrenchment in officers' quarters.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 62, January 1, 1872 by Various
