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halves

[havz, hahvz] / hævz, hɑvz /
NOUN
one of two equal parts of a whole
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The researchers also found that the corpus callosum, a major structure that connects the two halves of the brain and supports many critical functions, had deteriorated in mice receiving the treatment.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

What both halves have in abundance, however, is Mr. Woodall’s unforced charm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Consider a $1 million stockholding in your taxable account that halves in value.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

No need to worry about halves of avocados going brown and, eventually, bad in the fridge.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Since beats normally get divided into halves and quarters, this is the easiest way for composers to write beats that are divided into thirds.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones



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