After watching a tutorial, she practiced tying half-hitches until her knots were neat and secure.

The ancient temples were dedicated to the half-gods who watched over sailors and farmers alike.

The school calendar lists several half terms during the academic year.

At the family reunion, my half nieces helped serve dessert to everyone.

The coach shifted two half forwards to strengthen the attack during the second half.

We won't accept half measures when it comes to protecting the environment.

Historical records show that the term 'half-breeds' was used in the past to describe people of mixed heritage, but it is now considered offensive.

After all the setbacks, she still held onto a few half-chances and kept going.

The librarian carefully inspected the damaged half-titles before deciding whether to repair the bindings.

Their half-smiles made it hard to tell whether they were amused or sympathetic.