halfway

Example Sentences

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“He had the bubbliest smile. He would greet you from halfway across the mosque. He was an amazing soul,” Buul said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It was barely noon, but I’d already flown halfway across the country on an early flight to visit my parents for the holidays, and spent two hours in a rental car driving from the airport.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

More than halfway through fiscal 2026, the National Institutes of Health has allocated only 33% of the $26 billion it normally awards to universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Despite a modest target, the conditions had favoured seam bowling throughout the day and considering the lack of depth to New Zealand's batting, England were still considered favourites at the halfway mark.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The old Balm of Gilead cemetery was along Quagmire Road, about halfway between here and home.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck