half-time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The show means the half-time interval will be stretched from the traditional 15 minutes to around 25 minutes.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Against New Zealand, Rashford was replaced at half-time by new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon as Tuchel switched all 11 players for the second half.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Millions of TVs - and kettles being boiled for a half-time caffeine boost - along with fridges being opened and closed as people get cold drinks and snacks would cause surges, said Neso.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
On the latter occasion, however, Raphinha came off at half-time.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
There's been a death in our firm, and the office is working only half-time to-day, and I'm off again.
From The Enchanted Barn by Hill, Grace Livingston
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