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have halved

  • present perfect of halve.

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Their numbers nationwide have halved to around 160 from nearly 40 years ago, with many in their 70s or 80s, according to the All Japan Swordsmith Association.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

There are strong inflows into physically backed products, but the year-to-date sales of American Eagle silver coins have halved from last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

"We are also increasing access to education and thanks to the efforts of our hard-working staff assault rates have halved," the spokesperson added.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2024

The authorities in Malaysia have halved the sentence of Najib Razak, a former prime minister convicted of stealing millions of dollars from a government fund, a move that has triggered outrage in the country.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2024

Nay, is not this Still most despair,—to have halved that bitter fruit, And ruined, so, the sweetest friend I have, Turning the Greatest to mine enemy?

From The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I by Browning, Elizabeth Barrett

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