in half

Example Sentences

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Paz has attempted in quell the protesters' fury by saying he will cut his own salary in half and give Indigenous groups and labor unions more of a say in policy-making.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Instead, the governor interceded and essentially cut Peters’ sentence in half.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

I ask him whether it's OK to crack spaghetti in half before cooking it.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

While the stock surged to a high of $138 in 2021, its value has been cut roughly in half since.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

She took her sharp knife and cut the slice of salt pork in half, the crisp sound of the meat making my belly rumble.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce