better halves
Example Sentences
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I often hear patients blame themselves, and I've even seen spouses blame their better halves right to their face.
From US News • Jun. 3, 2015
The week before that, they — and their better halves — broke bread to celebrate the Cranstons' 25th wedding anniversary.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2014
And it contained a message to all the better halves of these dual-minded characters: “You’ll always be a part of me.”
From Slate • May 28, 2013
"That's one of the better halves we've ever played," Gradwohl said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2012
Home to Bangalore and the rehearsal of our adventures to our better halves, and talk—well into the night, which means here about 11.30!
From From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon)