the half
noun
: the time when the first half of a game ends : halftime
The score was tied at the half.
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The Gophers led by 15 at the half and as many as 19 in the third frame.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
That became obvious when faced with the same situation later in the half.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
At the half, McCaffrey had 43 rushing yards and 40 receiving yards.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
Take advantage of the half-off discount on all five colors during Black Friday.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
That became obvious when faced with the same situation later in the half.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
At the half, McCaffrey had 43 rushing yards and 40 receiving yards.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
Take advantage of the half-off discount on all five colors during Black Friday.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the half
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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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