by half

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Recent Examples of by half But my research shows that official counts underestimate the real number of evictions in metro Detroit by half because many landlords ignore the law and skip the formal court process. — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 If traders start worrying the Fed could raise rates by half point hike at any meeting this year, that could hurt stocks. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The Jays now lead the Mariners by half a game and the Rays by a game and a half in the wild-card standings. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 An independent board narrowed the applicant pool down by half, searching for the most innovative designs, cohesive collections and quality craftsmanship. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by half
by far
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  • The successor stadium is significantly larger—by over a half-a-million square feet—than what existed before while accommodating only 35,000 fans, a 26% reduction from the old stadium and, by far, the smallest capacity in the Big Ten.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Florida leads those states with 15 executions so far in 2026, by far the nation's busiest death chamber.
    — MICHAEL GRACZYK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

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“By half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20half. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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