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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Illinois led 47-30 at halftime thanks to a 25-4 run to end the half.
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CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Stir in the half & half and cook until heated through.
—Locke-Ober, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Denver more than doubled its lead with an 8-0 run in a spectacular last 35 seconds of the half, started by a highlight alley-oop from Murray to Aaron Gordon, who snuck behind the defense along the baseline.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Dent showed great poise and patience in the half-court, often navigating end of shot-clock situations.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Stir in the half & half and cook until heated through.
—Locke-Ober, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Denver more than doubled its lead with an 8-0 run in a spectacular last 35 seconds of the half, started by a highlight alley-oop from Murray to Aaron Gordon, who snuck behind the defense along the baseline.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Dent showed great poise and patience in the half-court, often navigating end of shot-clock situations.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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