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 were administered Shingrix during the same five months in 2018.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
So after the lettuce war room came the other half of crisis management: talking to people.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The other half or so are behind the educational 8-ball before they even start school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The other half are selected by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Oh, and you were also the other half of the whisking team,” I add.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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