half-day
Britishnoun
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Lecornu announced a half-day of class time would be set aside in schools Wednesday to allow for "internal democratic" dialogue, intended to give students and staff the opportunity to voice their issues.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Regular safari guides charge up to $195 for a half-day tour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
With Ohtani out, first baseman Freddie Freeman moved to the designated hitter spot Tuesday, essentially giving him a half-day off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hong Kong and Singapore closed after half-day sessions.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Monday is a half-day because of parent-teacher conferences.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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