less than half
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The reason for the continued climb is that the rolling 12-month revenue estimate has increased by “only” 14%, or by less than half the increase in the EPS estimate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
In 2024, when Mr. Rogers ran for Minnesota’s other Senate seat, he lost by only 19,000 votes, or less than half a percentage point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
He was ultimately the only plausible option for voters worried that Hong’s controversies risked blowing the general election and ended up eking it out by less than half a percentage point.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Met said the driver had been in the car for less than half an hour, held only a provisional licence and had no insurance.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Now, he guessed them to be less than half an hour behind and gaining.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
