half the time
idiom
informal
: very often
Half the time I have no idea what my professor is talking about.
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Who will win: Sabrina Carpenter is the safer pick as the kind of traditional pop songstress who wins this award about half the time.
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Troy Smith, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Being that this is Hollywood where perception is reality over half the time, and lawyers love to snag a spotlight or two, Range’s Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher lead attorney came at CAA with some old school David and Goliath burns.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
During the 10 years that the playoff included four teams, Ohio State qualified half the time, while Notre Dame made it twice.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
In half the time, Paxton sued twice as much during Biden's four years.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Troy Smith, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Being that this is Hollywood where perception is reality over half the time, and lawyers love to snag a spotlight or two, Range’s Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher lead attorney came at CAA with some old school David and Goliath burns.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
During the 10 years that the playoff included four teams, Ohio State qualified half the time, while Notre Dame made it twice.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
In half the time, Paxton sued twice as much during Biden's four years.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Half the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20the%20time. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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