better half
Example Sentences
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He joked, waving around the trophy, that Russell is his better half and "always the class act".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Then my better half Stephen moved in — and with him, his knife roll.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Revenue and costs came in at the better half of their respective guidance ranges, significantly improving our financial performance throughout the quarter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
"He doesn't cower. He never takes the path of least resistance. He always stands up for what's right," she said, calling her husband her "better half."
From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2023
“I should hope not. I’ve spent the better half of a day cleaning the place.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
