in half

Example Sentences

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She voted for the budget last year after council members cut in half the amount of police hiring sought by Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While the stock surged to a high of $138 in 2021, its value has been cut roughly in half since.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Block chief Jack Dorsey announced plans to cut the company's headcount nearly in half, citing "intelligence tools" that have fundamentally changed how companies operate.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

I told my staff, “Buffet-wise, make sure that you go out and you cut the chicken in half and you cut the beef in half,” because it was coming out uncooked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The stub was torn in half and didn’t give much away.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler