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 keeper also denied Pedri and pushed away another potential score late in the half.
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CBS News, 15 June 2026
Clark, often hounded by Lecan, finished the half at 5 for 9, good for 12 points, with four assists and three turnovers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
But, because New York’s offense is better in the half-court, the Spurs need to run.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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CBS News, 15 June 2026
Clark, often hounded by Lecan, finished the half at 5 for 9, good for 12 points, with four assists and three turnovers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
But, because New York’s offense is better in the half-court, the Spurs need to run.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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