by half

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Recent Examples of by half Shear it back by half at this time to encourage new growth and flowers. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 The team found that, at best, these factors offset AI’s potential to reduce budget deficits by half. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Meanwhile, in the Department of Justice, the Education Opportunities Section has shrunk by half, according to estimates provided by Justice Connection, a network of department alumni. Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Argentina have been ahead by half-time in both their games at the time of writing. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for by half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by half
by far
Phrase
  • Whatever its international echoes, the exhibition incited local responses by far-right entities.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • But American Airlines is by far the biggest player, accounting for around 90% of flights out of Charlotte.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

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“By half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20half. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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