halve

Example Sentences

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Exercise capacity declines by about 1% annually after the late 20s, but regular workouts can halve this age-related reduction.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Tech hardware stocks may halve in value, similar to what investors experienced in the sector during the 2008-09 global financial crisis, while software stocks and retail are likely to fall 25% to 30%, Panmure said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Individually, people often earn the same or more after divorce, yet end up poorer because expenses don’t halve the way the household does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The game, which had been physical all afternoon, turned chippy after that, giving the Kings a power play they took advantage to halve Colorado’s lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“Second, the idea of helping you halve your sentence and getting you back out and at large on the street two years earlier? Not terribly appealing.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin