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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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But four and a half years of war have taught Ukraine to develop and ramp up a sophisticated and layered air defence system.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In its heyday in the first half of the 20th century, Akron was nicknamed the “Rubber Capital of the World.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Toss with 1 teaspoon honey, a pinch of salt and half of the orange zest.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The excursion is unusual for Rubio, who in nearly a year and a half on the job has preferred short, business-like trips and rarely done events outside of government meetings.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It’s half the size it was when I first met him, all its bright purple blooms long gone.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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