How to Use halftime in a Sentence

halftime

1 of 2 noun

• The score was tied at halftime.
• The coaches discussed strategy during halftime.
• The Nuggets had a 30-point lead at halftime and went on the capture the series 4-2.
  — oregonlive, 1 June 2023
• The Comets were in good shape to reward those fans with a 4-1 lead at halftime.
  — Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2024
• By halftime, the Thunder cut the Clippers’ lead to 57-53.
  — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
• The tense game was tied at 45 at halftime, but Clark could not be stopped in the third quarter.
  — Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
• The group’s co-founder, Dr. Dre, performed as part of the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
• Doncic hits a step-back three for his 17th point of the game but the Mavs still trail by 21 points at halftime.
  — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024
• But Salesian cut its deficit to 31-27 at halftime with drives to the basket.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
• In both losses, Louisville came out strong and held the lead at halftime but could not hold on.
  — Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2023
• The Blue Devils wouldn’t score again until the third quarter as the Irish built a 6-1 halftime lead.
  — USA TODAY, 29 May 2023
• At halftime, a tow truck was rolling in reverse toward the Hyundai.
  — George Gurley, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
• Neither team scored in the second quarter, and the game was tied 2-2 at halftime.
  — James Weber, The Enquirer, 1 June 2023
• The game was scoreless at halftime, with Frisco holding a 4-3 edge in shots on goal.
  — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 15 Apr. 2023
• Sage Hill trailed 31-25 at halftime but scored the first seven points of the second half to take its first lead.
  — Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 15 June 2024
• The run gave Seattle a 34-31 halftime lead that extended in the third.
  — Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2024
• Juju Watkins just pulled up from near-half court for the second time in a row near end of halftime.
  — Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2023
• Portland came out of the halftime break and doubled its lead in short order.
  — oregonlive, 31 May 2023
• Russell said the message at halftime was to do two things: up the energy and keep the ball.
  — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
• Three more Northfield buckets later, the score is 39-29 at halftime and the Nighthawks crowd is back in this.
  — Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
• The halftime show was the singer’s first live performance in seven years.
  — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023
• Two minutes after the halftime break, Ochoa made a brilliant save against a close Niall Logue shot in the box.
  — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
• But this time, the fruit and coconut water won’t have to wait until halftime.
  — Scott Miller, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2023
• The Chatsworth High sophomore missed his first six shots and was limited to 10 points at halftime.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
• Lillard scored 30 points in the first half and hit all eight of his three-pointers before halftime.
  — Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2023
• The Royals' attack breathed fire in front for a 6-0 lead over the Indians at halftime.
  — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
• Harford led, 5-3, at halftime, and the teams exchanged goals early in the third quarter.
  — Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2023
• What is the craziest thing that a halftime performer has asked for?
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
• At halftime, Marks had only eight carries for 17 yards.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
• Skyy Clark made both of his three-pointers after halftime, but Kobe Johnson never got out of his slump and finished making one of seven shots.
  — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024

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half-time

2 of 2 adjective

• So does rapper and singer Jelly Roll, and the minute-long spot closes with the big game’s half-time performer, Usher.
  — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024
• Expect deals to go live during the pregame and postgame shows, with new deals also popping up during half-time.
  — Jeremy Wilson, Variety, 22 Nov. 2023
• The Spanish keeper passed the ball straight to Rodrygo who willingly looped the ball over him into the net just before half-time.
  — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
• Back home in Chicago with his family, Doc received a call from Kevin Garnett at half-time of that night’s game.
  — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2023
• When Rihanna was first announced as the Super Bowl half-time performer, the world rejoiced.
  — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2023
• The mass exodus only ramped up after Kai Havertz and Declan Rice made it 5-0 before half-time.
  — Ben Church, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
• Join the locals in stomping the divots at half-time, a popular tradition.
  — Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2023
• Yet at half-time of that match more memorable for crunching tackles, Argentina hadn’t even come close.
  — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024
• Her attendance at the Super Bowl came after half-time performer Usher was announced as the new face of her loungewear, shapewear and underwear brand.
  — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
• Extra Limey Guacamole This guacamole packs a punch of zesty lime that not only eases the pungency of the raw red onions but also keeps the dip bright green well after half-time ... if there is any left.
  — Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
• Replays ruled that Kean was offside, and the next 20 minutes passed almost without incident before the visitors laid siege to the Freiburg goal just before half-time.
  — Adam Digby, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
• As we get excited for this Sunday’s entertainment, take a look back at 5 of the most iconic Super Bowl half-time beauty moments of all time.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Feb. 2024
• Super Bowl half-time performances are a big draw for the game’s viewership, energizing players and fans alike after hours of men tackling each other on the field.
  — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2023
• To access the grant, students must enroll in community college within six months of graduation and take at least a half-time college course load.
  — oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2023
• Goodwin got onto the scoreboard first just before half-time, however, volleying a powerful strike into the net after Nathaniel Atkinson had broken clear on the wing and chipped back across the box.
  — Issy Ronald, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
• Between a half-time job at a shoe shop, a 1.5-hour commute from the outskirts of Buenos Aires, and frequent metro interruptions, she’s mastered the art of moving quickly without appearing flustered.
  — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2023
• In search of an equalizer, Kilgore substituted star striker Alex Morgan into the game at half-time, but the team couldn’t find a way to break down Mexico’s resilient defense.
  — Ben Church, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
• French forward Delphine Cascarino did finally open the scoring for Lyon but Benfica equalized before half-time to keep its faint hopes alive.
  — Ben Church, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
• Arnautović should have doubled Austria’s lead 10 minutes before half-time when Sabitzer’s cross fortuitously ended up at his feet, but the Inter Milan forward failed to even make contact with the ball.
  — Matias Grez, CNN, 26 June 2024
• Undergraduate students who are enrolled in school at least half-time and prove financial need are eligible for a subsidized loan.
  — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 June 2023
• But somehow, the piece has another gear in store, as the band tears into an oceanic half-time riff, disrupted by post-production glitches and dissolving into weird ambient static.
  — Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 28 Mar. 2023
• Any semblance of the match being a contest was ended just before half-time when Porteous was shown a straight red card for his wild lunge on Gündoğan, which also resulted in a Germany penalty that Havertz converted with nonchalance.
  — Matias Grez, CNN, 14 June 2024
• Identify the riskiest projects from an attrition perspective and introduce more half-time capacity there.
  — Plamen Tsekov, Forbes, 3 May 2023

Last Updated: 9 Dec 2024