better half

Example Sentences

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Then my better half Stephen moved in — and with him, his knife roll.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

“Revenue and costs came in at the better half of their respective guidance ranges, significantly improving our financial performance throughout the quarter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Things appear to have gotten a bit awkward between UCLA’s struggling offense and its better half.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

"He doesn't cower. He never takes the path of least resistance. He always stands up for what's right," she said, calling her husband her "better half."

From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2023

“I should hope not. I’ve spent the better half of a day cleaning the place.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el