Noun
The score was tied at halftime.
The coaches discussed strategy during halftime.
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But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.—👁 Image Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 The Kings came back to cut the deficit to eight in the second period but trailed 66-55 at the halftime break.—👁 Image Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In a parallel universe, Chelsea could have been leading 3-2 at half-time.—👁 Image Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Cardi allegedly left the Super Bowl after appearing briefly in Bad Bunny’s half-time performance.—👁 Image Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for halftime
