better half

Example Sentences

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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

Mr. Wong peeled a kiwi and fed the better half of a sandwich to Little Knife, Little Black and Siu Mai, the three mongrels who live at the mill.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

If your better half has two brothers, are they your brothers-in-law or your brother-in-laws!

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner