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If Houthis keep targeting Saudi-linked or Saudi-bound vessels, traffic could fall by half from current levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Since 2015, the country's population has shrunk by half a million, according to official statistics.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
County were asked to decide on increasing the sales tax by half a cent in order to offset federal spending cuts on healthcare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Before the Middle East conflict began in late February, investors had expected the BOE to cut its key interest rate by half of a percentage point in two moves this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
By the time Arthur got there, the pigeon was on the ground and being chased around the picnic tables by half a dozen squealing toddlers.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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