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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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Indonesia accounts for nearly half of internationally traded thermal-coal supply and recently announced plans to centralize exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, Slowinski believes capital expenditures could continue increasing going forward as Oracle ramps up various Stargate facilities in the second half of 2026 and early 2027.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Against New Zealand, Rashford was replaced at half-time by new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon as Tuchel switched all 11 players for the second half.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

For the second half of the year, management expects sales of between $10.1 billion and $10.3 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He brought half a dozen of his friends along with him.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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