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The phrase "a half for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a portion or share of something, often in contexts involving division or allocation.
Example: "I would like to reserve a half for myself, while the other half can be shared among the group."
Alternatives: "a portion for" or "a share for".
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One, one and a half for the oil demand growth.
Charlie Frye got less than a half for Cleveland.
Well, a pint for me, a half for him.
"That's a sitcom and a half, for chrissakes.
She buys size fifteen and a half for the purpose.
Three, three and a half for replacing the decline in the field.
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Time-and-a half for overtime?
Federal law required that workers be paid time-and-a-half for all hours over 40.
At £3.10-a-half for a 10% beer, the latter represented something of a bargain.
It also wants pay at time-and-a-half for Sundays and night shifts.
On three fronts, it's a job-and-a-half for Jim.
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