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The phrase "a first half to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the initial portion of something, such as a story, project, or event, indicating that there is more to come.
Example: "The first half to the presentation focused on the background research, while the second half will cover the findings and conclusions."
Alternatives: "an initial part of" or "the opening segment of".
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Indiana dazzled its fans on Saturday with a first half to remember.
There were three shots on target in a first half to which Wimbledon contributed little.
With both teams placing the emphasis on defence and reluctant to take risks on the crumbling surface, there was an excess of leathering – 37 kicks in all in a first half to forget.
In almost every game, Spain have started slowly (the first 10 minutes against Portugal apart) and haven't yet had a first half to write home about, in my view.
Richard Desmond's magazines had a first half to forget, as OK!, New and Star reported double digit percentage falls in sales in the six months to the end of June.
And in the final game, attention was turned to Kyle Beckerman, who had a first half to forget and was subbed off in the second – though in fairness by that time he'd begun to become an influence on the match.
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Bob McHugh was on target as Morton recovered from a poor first half to earn a point at home to Dumbarton.
Vince Carter overcame a tough first half to score 26 points.
The Spaniards came back from a lacklustre first half to outscore their opponents after half-time.
fought through a tight first half to pull away early in the second.
With Walker making 5 of 19 shots, Lamb shook off a languid first half to take over the game.
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