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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After Germany dominated possession for most of the half, Paraguay has taken the lead in the 42nd minute.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Kaishu Sano stole a misplaced pass at midfield and took it down the field before a right-footed shot from above the half circle put Japan ahead in the 29th minute.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The Paraguayans instead made their only other opportunity of the half count.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The scale of writing a superhero movie is something Nogueira has tried not to let get in her head over the half-decade she’s worked with DC Studios to craft a solo adventure for the Last Daughter of Krypton.
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Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Kaishu Sano stole a misplaced pass at midfield and took it down the field before a right-footed shot from above the half circle put Japan ahead in the 29th minute.
—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The Paraguayans instead made their only other opportunity of the half count.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The scale of writing a superhero movie is something Nogueira has tried not to let get in her head over the half-decade she’s worked with DC Studios to craft a solo adventure for the Last Daughter of Krypton.
—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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