halfway through

phrase

: when half finished : at the middle point (of)
The teacher stopped the movie halfway through.
We left halfway through the lecture.
We're about halfway through the project.

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Now, just halfway through her education, that advice is the opposite of true. Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Below, check out the titles that appeared on both lists to see the most popular and trending novels halfway through 2026. Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. ABC News, 29 June 2026 Brazil’s success in 1994 was partly attributed to replacing captain Rai, and solidifying their midfield halfway through the tournament. Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for halfway through

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“Halfway through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halfway%20through. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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