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

"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

Mr. Wong peeled a kiwi and fed the better half of a sandwich to Little Knife, Little Black and Siu Mai, the three mongrels who live at the mill.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

“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