the half
noun
: the time when the first half of a game ends : halftime
The score was tied at the half.
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The Bulls turned the ball over 12 times in the half and gave up 14 points off the fast break.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Starters carry weight Suggs got going early with a nine-point first quarter and had 13 by the half with four rebounds and four assists.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
White, who spelled Elissa Ferguson at the half, had one save in the shootout that was pivotal.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Rim Rock Half Marathon (Grand Junction, Colorado) Read more about the half marathons here.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Starters carry weight Suggs got going early with a nine-point first quarter and had 13 by the half with four rebounds and four assists.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
White, who spelled Elissa Ferguson at the half, had one save in the shootout that was pivotal.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Rim Rock Half Marathon (Grand Junction, Colorado) Read more about the half marathons here.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
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