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While the Sharks went on the PP a half dozen times, the B’s could not capitalize on any of their three chances.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
To complete the look, pop in a parsley sprig or a doll-house bouquet of fake roses ($7 for a half dozen or so).
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
Yet, the company has nearly a half dozen movies in various stages of production and an active development pipeline.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
The new six-pack of gigs came after the band added an additional half dozen shows last month for May 2026 to the original six-pack of concerts.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
To complete the look, pop in a parsley sprig or a doll-house bouquet of fake roses ($7 for a half dozen or so).
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
Yet, the company has nearly a half dozen movies in various stages of production and an active development pipeline.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
The new six-pack of gigs came after the band added an additional half dozen shows last month for May 2026 to the original six-pack of concerts.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Half dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20dozen. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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