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halfway

[haf-wey, hahf-] / ˈhæfˈweɪ, ˈhɑf- /
ADVERB
not complete; in the middle
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This era of scrolling alone has, as Putnam halfway predicted, coincided with a rise in asocial extremism.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

Past the halfway mark of the Olympic quadrennial, LA28 has passed its own halfway point for ticket sales.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Both from patriotism and a concern for social stability, many Chinese Christians would be ready to meet a Chinese Constantine halfway.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Some Villa fans reacted angrily when goals from Nathan Tyson, Roger Johnson and Tommy Mooney put Wycombe in a strong position at the halfway stage.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The police car is already halfway down the road, moving slowly as if the driver is looking for the right house, checking the numbers on the gates as they pass.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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