by half

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Recent Examples of by half Potted plants can be fertilized twice per month but dilute the fertilizer by half to prevent salt buildup in the soil. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 SpaceX shares are down by half from their June peak as investors worry Musk may have oversold them on its future prospects. Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Then, weeks after the conflict broke out, the country abruptly slashed its oil purchases, eventually cutting them by half compared with prewar levels. Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Aspen’s population declined by half after the silver crash, and the economy of the Roaring Fork valley turned to farming and ranching. John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by half
by far
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  • Between the city skyline, mountains, and ocean views, Vancouver is by far one of the most memorable cities for spending golden hour.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Meta is not the only smart glasses maker, but its AI glasses are by far the most popular.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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“By half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20half. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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