halfway

Example Sentences

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It was barely noon, but I’d already flown halfway across the country on an early flight to visit my parents for the holidays, and spent two hours in a rental car driving from the airport.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

They began the elimination leg in last place, meaning they had to get a move on to avoid being sent home at the halfway point of the journey.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

More than halfway through fiscal 2026, the National Institutes of Health has allocated only 33% of the $26 billion it normally awards to universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Though we’re only halfway into May, the month is running about 4 degrees warmer than average after a slight cooldown in April, and conditions remain very dry, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Everyone was halfway through their food by the time he got to the cafeteria.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste