better half
Example Sentences
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Three, actually, if you count Seehorn’s Kim Wexler, Saul Goodman’s better half in the “Breaking Bad” spinoff “Better Call Saul.”
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
“Revenue and costs came in at the better half of their respective guidance ranges, significantly improving our financial performance throughout the quarter.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
Gage has offered his apologies to Twain for “wasting her time” when she serenaded the “Road House” actor and celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton — who was Gage’s better half ... briefly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024
"He doesn't cower. He never takes the path of least resistance. He always stands up for what's right," she said, calling her husband her "better half."
From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2023
“I should hope not. I’ve spent the better half of a day cleaning the place.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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