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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about a half" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating or approximating a quantity, typically referring to half of something.
Example: "The meeting lasted about a half hour longer than expected."
Alternatives: "approximately half" or "roughly half".
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"In about a half an hour".
Bake for about a half an hour to 45 minutes.
About a half dozen people were arrested.
I'm wondering about a half marathon.
How about a half, someone asked.
About a half an hour later, another post appeared.
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We're talking about a half-truth".
Sure, about a half-hour later.
MGM Grand Casino is about a half-mile from here.
An actual bee is about a half-inch.
St. Petersburg is about a half-hour away.
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