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 Hurricanes set up a relatively easy score for the Seminoles near the end of the half. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 The Bears trailed 34-0 at the half for their biggest halftime deficit since going down 41-3 at Oregon in 2013. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Then, as if that wasn't enough, Bachmeier scored another touchdown using his legs just before the half, and with the extra point, that gave BYU a 21-10 lead. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 With the offense reeling and needing confidence after halftime, Craig opened the third quarter with a beautiful 67-yard completion to Jordan Dwyer on the second offensive snap of the half. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the half

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