by half

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Recent Examples of by half Kpler data indicates that volume has since fallen by half, and a sustained Houthi campaign could choke the route further. Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Add reserved soy sauce mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 In an ideal world the tandem of Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez will become the NFL’s best linebacker duo, producing a pair of 100-tackle seasons that are accompanied by half a dozen sacks and turnovers created. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by half
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by far
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  • In the new report to Congress, the figure for munitions was by far the largest, constituting well over half of all costs.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Though China remains by far the biggest investor in African mining, countries across the continent are looking to reduce their reliance on Beijing while expanding their control over more valuable sections of the supply chain.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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“By half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20half. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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