half-year
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The stock rose 23% and 14% after its last two earnings reports, and its monthly chart shows a completed five and a half year cup base.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The U.S. created on average 15,000 jobs each month over the past half year, compared with 78,000 added each month in the same period a year prior.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Gupta pointed out that the youth movement's momentum could have been sapped in the one and a half year gap between Bangladesh's Gen Z protests and elections.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Nottingham Forest signed Borussia Monchengladbach left-back Luca Netz on a four and a half year deal.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Such was the power of a half year of horizons.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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