in half

Idioms  

1. In two equal or roughly equal parts. For example, Let's cut this sheet in half. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first to send humans around the moon in half a century, is slated to launch Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Smog, however, could kill off a spinach crop in half a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But Thoma Bravo’s paper profits have evaporated with the post—IPO drop in SailPoint stock, which has nearly been cut in half to $12.25 a share on Friday’s close.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The latest plans for the biggest reshape in local democracy in half a century in Essex have been worked on by different councils and political parties for years.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Before I could answer, Susie ripped her apple in half with her bare hands.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce