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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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Evidence from abroad is fueling that optimism: In Sweden, where Wicks and a gaggle of other lawmakers visited last fall, nearly half of residential construction takes place in a factory.

From Los Angeles Times

England played 30 minutes with only 14 men because of the two yellow cards given to the wing in the first half.

From BBC

Strasbourg dominated the remainder of the half but failed to break down Marseille.

From Barron's

Ford's penalty early in the second half cut Scotland's lead to 11 points.

From Barron's

Ireland scored early in the second half through Conan, but Prendergast failed to edge the hosts ahead when he missed another conversion attempt.

From BBC