better half

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t a slip-up; Oladejo went on to repeat the theme multiple times while acknowledging that the Bruins’ struggling offense was irritating their better half.

From Los Angeles Times

Things appear to have gotten a bit awkward between UCLA’s struggling offense and its better half.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m recently married, and my better half would know the days that I have to go to work and would always make sure I was properly received when I got home.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

“I would definitely say it was up there with some of our better halves.”

From Seattle Times