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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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The ride will feature multiple launches, reach a height of 107 feet and traverse 3,380 feet of track, which is more than a half mile.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

But he is troubled by studies showing that around half of users can't tell at a glance whether content is real -- a cohort that will grow "as generative AI tools advance."

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

“Between that show’s next season, the ‘Keanu’ movie, and making sure I can live comfortably off of $500 a month, I was able to pay off half the house,” she added.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Galaxea confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Hong Kong stock exchange in the first half of the year, the people added.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“It might be too loud to—” I don’t have to finish my sentence, because as soon as Alex closes the door, the noise from the bowlers is cut down by more than half.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

"The amendment and the National Suicide Prevention Bill are two halves of one reform," said Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, of the Nigeria Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

A few minutes after liftoff, its two halves will separate and fall away, allowing Roman to continue its journey into space.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

The chart above shows that, much of the time, the two halves of this hedge tend to rise and fall together.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

The two halves provide the perfect location for people to swim in this deliciously refreshing picture book for readers ages 4 to 8.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Izzy’s adoration for Mia, like everything she did, did not come by halves: there was nothing Izzy wouldn’t do for her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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