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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A lot of the Raptors’ intention in the half-court was devoted to getting Ingram the basketball — not a surprise given his skills. Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 Since your order for the table is always a dozen oysters on the half shell, why not dish out the same for your Christmas tree? Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025 Houston had two field goals in the meantime to make it 14-6 at the half. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 The core line-up will reflect that with a mix of creator talent, who will be complemented by guest stars in the half-hour show. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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