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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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PARIS—Billionaire tech investor Masayoshi Son was in despair three years ago—his reputation stained by bad startup bets and his company’s stock price cut in half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It now controls more than 11 sq km of reclaimed land, about half the area that China controls.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Looking at the daily chart, the stock showed signs of waning momentum during the first half of May as bearish RSI divergence developed.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

More than half of Generation Z said in a 2025 survey that they spend no money on dating in a given month, in part because they are prioritizing their financial security.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I wonder what Dr. Crowchild’s secret is, and I wish my thumb was half as green as hers.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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