Sentence examples for a half length from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a half length" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is half the length of a standard or expected measurement.
Example: "The fabric was cut to a half length to fit the smaller frame of the dress."
Alternatives: "half the size" or "shortened by half".

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VICTOR BY A HALF LENGTH Favorite, Strongly Supported, Pays $3.78 in Mutuels -- Van Meter's Bedight and Mr. James Win.

Sumptious was just a half length back in fourth and Clear Choice trailed in a field of five.

Ride on Curlin stayed on for a one and a half length second place finish while Social Inclusion finished eight lengths away in third.

Oxbow was still in front by a half length at the mile post.

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Favourite Australia cruised to a two-and-a-half length win in the Juddmonte International at York's Ebor Festival.

His five-and-a-half-length victory was simply a masterpiece.

He's talking about Barbaro's six-and-a-half-length victory in the Derby in 2006.

They have won three straight since, capped by a five-and-a-half-length romp in the Santa Anita Derby.

They rose, they roared, they celebrated the chestnut's effortless three-and-a-half-length victory in the Travers.

SNAKE MOUNTAIN TAKES AQUEDUCT HANDICAP: Snake Mountain won for the fourth straight time, scoring a seven-and-a-half-length victory yesterday in the $107,400 Aqueduct Handicap.

Samyn and his horse faltered, but Velazquez and Left Bank rocketed into the stretch with a two-and-a-half-length lead.

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