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 Sparks limited Wilson to two points in the second quarter and ended the half with a monster 9-0 run to lead 46-36 at halftime.
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Marissa Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024
But the chances grew as the half went on, and that continued into the second 45 minutes.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2024
Later in the half, Espinoza found a cutting Jackson Yueill near the right side of the box who then hit an open Jeremy Ebobisse in front of the goal.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024
Jones and Josh Green were the Mavericks’ go-to options much of the half as Brown did a good job of spearheading Boston’s defense on Doncic.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
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Marissa Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024
But the chances grew as the half went on, and that continued into the second 45 minutes.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2024
Later in the half, Espinoza found a cutting Jackson Yueill near the right side of the box who then hit an open Jeremy Ebobisse in front of the goal.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024
Jones and Josh Green were the Mavericks’ go-to options much of the half as Brown did a good job of spearheading Boston’s defense on Doncic.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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