Sentence examples for first half was how from inspiring English sources

The major area of concern for Spurs' defence in the first half was how Assou-Ekotto's afro would react to the freezing temperatures.

"The first half was a demonstration of how we've shown we can play," the Spanish coach, Luis Milla, said.

"The first half was a lesson in how to play rugby in the Premiership and why questioning Pisi's try would be clutching at straws".

But the most entertaining aspect of the first half was watching to see how Charles, the Associated Press Player of the Year, attacked Griner, who had already broken regular-season and tournament records for blocked shots before she swatted away her first Huskies attempt.

Take nothing away from Joe Schmidt's side but perhaps the most remarkable thing about Ireland's first ever win on South African soil, which came despite their losing CJ Stander to a red card midway through the first half, is just how comfortable it was, barring a few nerve-jangling moments at the death.

"The first half was awful," Duncan said.

The first half was outstanding.

The first half was hard.

"The first half was amazing, absolutely fantastic.

First half was not the best.

"But our first half was disappointing.