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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Cook closed the half by lofting a TD to Dahmen in the front corner of the end zone.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Lacan also intercepted a bad pass off of Jones later in the half, helping Connecticut force a season-high five turnovers against her.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
But that’s only the half of it for Taiwan’s political leadership.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
New York also forced 12 turnovers against Connecticut in the half for 13 points.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Lacan also intercepted a bad pass off of Jones later in the half, helping Connecticut force a season-high five turnovers against her.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
But that’s only the half of it for Taiwan’s political leadership.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
New York also forced 12 turnovers against Connecticut in the half for 13 points.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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