halfway through

phrase

: when half finished : at the middle point (of)
The teacher stopped the movie halfway through.
We left halfway through the lecture.
We're about halfway through the project.

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Working in 3 batches, gently shake off any excess cornmeal from dredged okra; place okra in hot oil, and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 The triple-layer sole has enough flexibility and support that your feet aren’t begging for a break halfway through the day, and the suede-like insole is ridiculously soft. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Last year, the Team UAE Emirates XRG rider had pretty much sewn up overall victory by the time the race left the Pyrenees, just over halfway through the race. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 With the calendar halfway through the year, wealth experts say this is the moment to take a closer look at your finances. Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for halfway through

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“Halfway through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halfway%20through. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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