halfway

Example Sentences

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The woman, a US citizen, journeyed halfway across the globe to reach remote Pitcairn Island after disembarking the cruise ship in Saint Helena, authorities said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That person, who remains healthy, is now in the remote Pitcairn Islands in the south Pacific Ocean — halfway between Peru and New Zealand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Macquarie Island sits in one of the most remote parts of the world, halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

These included everything from an outright boycott, to a "halfway" option of following the build-up and dropping out when events moved to Vienna.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Jonah scrambles to catch up and passes me halfway up the hill.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison