bigger half
Example Sentences
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The bigger half is that ineffable star-stuff: the essence, the soul.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Former state Sen. Kelli Ward and octogenarian former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio have been splitting the conservative opposition to Rep. Martha McSally, with Ward getting the bigger half.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2018
He shrugs and hits the bucket with the bigger half of the ex-spoon.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2011
Thus the battle for the bigger half is deadly serious.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Next, he gave orders to the porpoises to leave my old piece of the ship and push the bigger half wherever the Bird-of-Paradise should lead us.
From The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle by Lofting, Hugh