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Example Sentences
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Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows.
From Salon
But having witnessed what he described as "one of the best" first halves of football from his side, which saw them lead 2-0 at the break, he admitted he enjoyed himself.
From BBC
Games in the six-a-side football competition take place across two fast-paced 15-minute halves and include twists on traditional rules, such as a lack of corners.
From BBC
“She is the one who convinced me that ‘doing things by halves’ was ‘not necessarily the best way to approach it.”
From Los Angeles Times
In his big hands were the two halves of the plank across the ditch.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.