better half
Example Sentences
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He joked, waving around the trophy, that Russell is his better half and "always the class act".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Then my better half Stephen moved in — and with him, his knife roll.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Revenue and costs came in at the better half of their respective guidance ranges, significantly improving our financial performance throughout the quarter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
But they have plenty of time to think about how to find the necessary balance and chemistry to make the second half the better half of their season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
If your better half has two brothers, are they your brothers-in-law or your brother-in-laws!
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
