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half

[haf] / hæf /


NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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An independent commission is yet to publish a ruling almost a year and a half after a disciplinary hearing concluded.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The eye-catching figure from the survey, conducted among 170 fund managers running almost half a trillion in assets, was the cash level that fell from 4.3% to 3.9% in the last four weeks.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Still, analysts think the AI boom and a strong earnings cycle will likely continue to drive Asian equities’ rally in the second half of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Gabriel Pec scores two goals late in the second half to rally the Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A minute later a second man appeared, half pulling, half supporting Annaliese.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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