half-moon
Example Sentences
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The half-moon hung in the sky, stars dotting the inky blackness.
From Literature
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Above the picture, in a half-moon design, large red letters said “Johnson Brothers Circus.”
From Literature
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Each and every almond mazapán that Mother shaped into a beautiful half-moon has been eaten, and the warm drinks have all been sipped.
From Literature
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And then there are the Mayer’s new front doors, sporting curved, half-moon glass reminiscent of a classic theater.
From Salon
To this day, when the pool is drained, the hotel retouches the lines, refreshing Hockney’s iconic blue half-moon marks every year or so.
From Los Angeles Times
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