half-year

noun

1. 1. a period of 6 months

      the campaign lasted nearly a half-year

   2. ( as modifier )

      a half-year break

Example Sentences

David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, quietly resigned on Monday after a troubled half-year at the helm.

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Her company's latest half-year update flagged concerns over a "softening of demand" in the UK theme park sector and fewer international visitors.

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Household demand has been sluggish, however, with official data showing this month that consumer prices fell again in September after reaching a half-year low in August.

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The analyst also notes that Vodafone has a track record of disappointing half-year results, with large share price falls on the day of results in the previous years.

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ANZ, which is scheduled to announce its fiscal 2025 results on Nov. 10, expects to declare a final dividend of A$0.83, in line with its half-year payout.

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