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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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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

Spread half of the blueberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

That’s a far cry from the nearly half of teens that were employed in retail in the early 2000’s, but then again, participation among those ages 16-19 remains much lower.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Southern California imports about half of its water from other regions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

His pack-brother was slumped over a log, half in the Wet.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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