other half
Americannoun
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the people of an economic class clearly different from one's own or from that to which reference is being made.
a glimpse of how the other half lives.
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Informal. one's spouse.
Example Sentences
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The other half of America’s blueberries are grown domestically, a good portion of them in Maine, the top producer of wild berries in the country.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Half received a low dose of digoxin in addition to their usual treatment for an average of three years, while the other half received a placebo.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
The other half — two-fifths to be exact — of the story is the bond market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The other half chose to go dark when crossing, meaning their location beacons were off and their routes aren’t known.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Javier put the other half of his biscuit in his mouth and chewed for a few seconds.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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