by half

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Recent Examples of by half Their tardiness, which saw the start delayed by half an hour, was continued on the field with India looking like a rabble in the face of the onslaught from Buttler and Brook. Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026 With the incoming fall class, the number of students from families earning $100,000 to $200,000 has increased by half, Leach said. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 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 See All Example Sentences for by half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by half
by far
Phrase
  • But the chocolate babka is by far Bakey’s most popular item, with the almond babka not far behind.
    Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The New York New Jersey host committee has repeated for years that security is one of their top concerns for the tournament — and this World Cup final will be, by far, the most high-profile spectacle in the region this summer.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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“By half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20half. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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