cut in half
Example Sentences
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Barely four minutes after Bellingham’s second goal, the lead was cut in half when England’s defense failed to deal with a free-kick and Mexico forward Julián Quiñones rifled into the roof of the net.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
As of June 4, the project site will be cut in half from 40,000 acres to 20,000 and the actual center itself likely taking up about 10,000 acres.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
A position that could be cut in half is survivable for a 30-year-old with three decades to recover.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
She voted for the budget last year after council members cut in half the amount of police hiring sought by Bass.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Our classes are cut in half today, so we will attend all of them before the aptitude tests, which take place after lunch.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
