better halves

Example Sentences

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U.S. presidents’ better halves take center stage in the new historical drama “The First Lady.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2022

They dominated them in one of the better halves they’ve played this season.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2022

I often hear patients blame themselves, and I've even seen spouses blame their better halves right to their face.

From US News • Jun. 3, 2015

Or at least think about it, dream about it, while their better halves are curled up in the bed, facing the wall, like in Hopper’s “Excursions into Philosophy.”

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2013

Deviled Meat.—Our better halves are usually fond of this, especially for breakfast or lunch.

From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Owen, Catherine