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halve

verb as in cut in half

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In response to the BBC's findings, the government told us it has a "mission to halve knife crime" and "schools have the power to implement security measures, including knife arches, where necessary".

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The number of Liberal Democrat party members has almost halved in the last five years, according to BBC analysis of available figures.

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The government has unveiled major housing market reform plans which will aim to cut costs, reduce delays and halve failed sales.

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Lowry, from eight feet, had a chance to win the hole, halve the match and reach the 14 points Europe needed as holders to retain the trophy.

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Salaries have been halved, and some staff ordered to work only two days a week.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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