halve

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Najib was tried and originally sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment in July 2020, but the term was later halved by a pardons board.

From Barron's

There are strong inflows into physically backed products, but the year-to-date sales of American Eagle silver coins have halved from last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government's long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade.

From BBC

The number of childminders and home childcare places has also more than halved over the past decade.

From BBC

The Labour government has pledged to halve the rate of violence against women and girls over the next decade - but critics have questioned its commitment to combating the problem.

From BBC