by half

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Recent Examples of by half But my research shows that official counts underestimate the real number of evictions in metro Detroit by half because many landlords ignore the law and skip the formal court process. — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 If traders start worrying the Fed could raise rates by half point hike at any meeting this year, that could hurt stocks. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The Jays now lead the Mariners by half a game and the Rays by a game and a half in the wild-card standings. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 An independent board narrowed the applicant pool down by half, searching for the most innovative designs, cohesive collections and quality craftsmanship. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by half
by far
Phrase
  • For her part, Maya has been begging to go back and see Harris, by far her favorite medical experience.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That esteemed cosmic vintage makes this the oldest FRB ever detected by far.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

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“By half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20half. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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