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Recent Examples of half-and-half
For green sea turtles, if the temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit) during a critical mid-incubation window, the babies will hatch as a half-and-half mix of females and males.
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Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
In large bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper and nutmeg; whisk until blended.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025
It’s then dissolved into half-and-half and steamed, and milk is added (non-dairy milk options are also available) along with any additional flavors the customer might request.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Mash potatoes and cauliflower with half-and-half mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for half-and-half
Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
In large bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper and nutmeg; whisk until blended.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025
It’s then dissolved into half-and-half and steamed, and milk is added (non-dairy milk options are also available) along with any additional flavors the customer might request.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Mash potatoes and cauliflower with half-and-half mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for half-and-half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-and-half
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Cook, stirring often and breaking up any larger pieces of tomato as needed, until mixture is very thick and concentrated and beginning to stick to bottom of pot and oil is beading on the surface, 20–25 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for protection, Jacquet’s plans propose that the hull be made of a cast-steel or manganese-alloy mixture.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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This year, Black women are expected to let their natural gray hair be the statement, whether through grey blending, grown out roots or skipping hair dye all together.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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Because blending is precisely the secret to the perfect halo lip technique.—
Glamour Spain,
Glamour,
30 Dec. 2025
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Optimized for long endurance missions with containerized payload integration, including electronic warfare, fires, C-C5ISRT (Counter-Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) and contested logistics.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a Founding Partner, Toyota will have brand integrations throughout the venue, including extensive digital and physical signage, on-site vehicle displays and naming entitlement to one of the arena’s five VIP suite entrances.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Institutions, subcultures and artists have always found ways to resist homogenization.—
Ahmed Elgammal,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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In response to homogenization, brands are exploring multisensory, layered and contextually adaptable experiences that restore emotion, individuality and intrigue.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
18 Nov. 2025
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Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the mix, too, are the many shorter and more personal expressions around the event.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, fiber, fat, and protein can slow down the absorption of carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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And some medications—including corticosteroids (like prednisone) and certain weight-loss drugs (like Orlistat)—can reduce vitamin D absorption.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Joel shocked the crowd by showing up unannounced during a concert for the Village of Wellington’s 30th anniversary celebration of its incorporation.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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This meta incorporation of the play adds a sense of déjà vu to the film, suggesting that what’s happening to Clay could be a rite of passage that every Black man must face in this country.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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This engine provides strong performance for highway merging, overtaking, and spirited driving, while maintaining smooth and responsive handling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-and-half. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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