half an hour

idiom

: 30 minutes
I waited for half an hour.

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In my memory, the whole thing lasted less than half an hour. Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Police, along with a local hunting association and city officials, initiated a search for the man, but were forced to suspend it after only half an hour due to inclement weather. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 The 27-year-old would undoubtedly have fancied his chances of getting back on track against a beleaguered Fiorentina side, but looks set to play no part after withdrawing through injury just half an hour into the USMNT’s friendly against Australia on Tuesday. Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 To see my son laughing and asking for snacks within half an hour was such a relief! Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for half an hour

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“Half an hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20an%20hour. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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