halfway

Example Sentences

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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

Though we’re only halfway into May, the month is running about 4 degrees warmer than average after a slight cooldown in April, and conditions remain very dry, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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 woman, a US citizen, journeyed halfway across the globe to reach remote Pitcairn Island after disembarking the cruise ship in Saint Helena, authorities said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

On the first attempt they made it halfway up the bank, then stumbled, and all three of them slid back down to the water.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith