halve

Example Sentences

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Ministers hope to halve knife crime over the next 10 years as part of a plan called Protecting Lives, Building Hope.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

They can ramp up the pressure even more on Arsenal with victory over Fulham on Wednesday to halve the deficit at the top before the Gunners face Brentford 24 hours later.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

China also agreed to halve tariffs on Scotch whisky, a deal the UK government said could generate £250m for the British economy over the next five years.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government's long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Just when I think I’m getting the hang of something, Asher will halve the time required of us to do certain missions or perform certain moves.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu