the half

noun

: the time when the first half of a game ends : halftime
The score was tied at the half.

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After the round-robin games on the half sheet were completed, the championship game was played on full ice. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Eventually, a woman emerged and the pair embraced while the referee stood on the half-way line tapping his wrist. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The side part offers a contoured look with lots of body, especially when coupled with perfect spiral curls, while the half-up portion up the ante on the allure. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 However, at the end of the half, Australia 23-year-old right back Jordan Bos went down with what looked like a lower body injury. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the half

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“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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