half an hour

idiom

: 30 minutes
I waited for half an hour.

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Meanwhile, Combs' lawyers rested their case in less than half an hour, with the defense opting not to call any witnesses to the stand. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 June 2025 Fortunately, the scene was resolved within half an hour after WWE released the statement. Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 About half an hour after her first post, Sánchez shared a second post gushing over her wedding dress. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 June 2025 Give Your Skin Care Routine a Boost Cosmetic and skin care experts and product manufacturers often suggest applying skincare products at least half an hour before sleep to avoid rubbing them off and reducing their benefits. Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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