Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfpence
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Gelman says the record paperwork has been filed with the state, and his fish should top the current record, which weighed 42 pounds 13 ounces and was caught back in 1997.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2026 -
If your primary goal is stacking ounces of gold as efficiently as possible, gold bars usually win on cost per ounce.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Archaeobotanists find various parts of plants, including seeds, chaff, fruit pits, nutshells and cobs.—
Alexandria Mitchem Hansen,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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And these nutshells that are now all restored have been used for that purpose for more than eight decades.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, this predictable behavior breaks down during ultra-high-speed deformation that occurs in mere fractions of a microsecond.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Aerodynamics are extremely important in Skeleton, where the margin of victory can be fractions of a second.—
Outside,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their hope lies in ultrathin 2D semiconductors—materials just one or two atoms thick that could enable smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient transistors.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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This phenomenon occurs when two tiny atoms slam together to become one bigger atom.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, a billionaire has very questionable scruples as to the best ways to go about things.—
Jevon Phillips,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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These firms now pay their rainmakers like Wall Street stars and have dropped their courtly scruples for relentless commercialism.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Depending on the variety of marmalade, the rind can be cut into thick pieces or into tiny shreds.—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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By attracting ladybugs and lacewings, cilantro brings in the main predators for potato-eating insects like aphids, mites, whiteflies, and thrips.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Halfpence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfpence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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