half a dozen

idiom

: six
half a dozen eggs

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More than half a dozen other states have already passed similar provisions into law. Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025 Israel’s initial attack on Thursday took out half a dozen of Iran’s top military generals, nuclear scientists and inflicted damage on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. The Hill, 15 June 2025 She’s landed just half a dozen hits on the roster, and half of them have led the charge. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 In addition to booking in advance, there are more than half a dozen other discounts available to certain guests, including seniors and tribal and military members, a spokesperson noted. Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for half a dozen

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“Half a dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20a%20dozen. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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