And A Half in A Sentence

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    He borrowed five dollars and a half from his friend, promising to repay him soon.

    2

    He packed a sandwich and a half for his lunch, just in case he got hungry.

    3

    He promised he'd only be gone for an hour and a half, but he was much longer.

    4

    He read a chapter and a half of the book before falling asleep.

    5

    He seemed to enjoy a beer and a half before dinner.

    6

    He studied for four hours and a half for the upcoming exam.

    7

    He told me the journey would take an hour and a half, but traffic added another hour.

    8

    He was at the party for a couple of hours and a half.

    9

    He weighs one hundred pounds and a half, barely reaching the minimum requirement.

    10

    He’s been practicing the piano for three years and a half now.

    11

    I need another book and a half to complete my collection.

    12

    I need to walk another mile and a half to reach my destination.

    13

    I’m going to need a cup and a half more coffee to get through this day.

    14

    I’m willing to wait an hour and a half if that’s what it takes.

    15

    It felt like I waited an eternity and a half for the package to arrive.

    16

    It took him a year and a half to write his first novel.

    17

    It's taken me two weeks and a half to get over this cold.

    18

    She knit a scarf and a half before running out of yarn.

    19

    She offered him a slice of cake and a half, knowing he had a sweet tooth.

    20

    She ordered a large pizza and a half to feed her hungry family.

    21

    She practiced her violin for an hour and a half every day.

    22

    She ran a five kilometer race and a half to improve her endurance.

    23

    She spent a day and a half relaxing at the spa.

    24

    She waited for an hour and a half for the bus, but it never arrived.

    25

    She’s been working on that project for a week and a half, and it’s still not finished.

    26

    The activist campaigned for a year and a half.

    27

    The artist painted for a day and a half.

    28

    The artist spent a lifetime and a half perfecting his craft.

    29

    The athlete ran a marathon and a half to raise awareness.

    30

    The athlete trained for a year and a half for the Olympic games.

    31

    The baker baked bread for five hours and a half.

    32

    The band played for a set and a half before taking a break.

    33

    The building stood at fifty stories and a half, a noticeable landmark.

    34

    The cake recipe called for two teaspoons and a half of vanilla extract.

    35

    The cake was so delicious, I ate a slice and a half without thinking.

    36

    The carpenter measured the wood at five feet and a half.

    37

    The chef prepared a dish with a pound and a half of beef.

    38

    The child ate a cookie and a half before bedtime.

    39

    The coach trained athletes for a year and a half.

    40

    The company earned a million dollars and a half in profits this quarter.

    41

    The construction project is estimated to take six months and a half.

    42

    The counselor advised for a year and a half.

    43

    The dancer practiced for two hours and a half each day.

    44

    The designer created for a month and a half.

    45

    The discount was for ten percent and a half, not quite as generous as I hoped.

    46

    The doctor treated patients for eight hours and a half.

    47

    The dog ate a bone and a half before settling down for a nap.

    48

    The dressmaker needed three yards and a half of fabric to complete the gown.

    49

    The engineer designed for six months and a half.

    50

    The executive led for a decade and a half.

    51

    The family loved individuals for a lifetime and a half.

    52

    The farmer harvested crops for a month and a half.

    53

    The firefighter fought fires for a decade and a half.

    54

    The friend supported individuals for a lifetime and a half.

    55

    The gardener planted a row and a half of roses.

    56

    The gardener watered the plants with a gallon and a half of water.

    57

    The hiker climbed a mountain and a half over the weekend.

    58

    The investor invested for a lifetime and a half.

    59

    The judge presided for a decade and a half.

    60

    The lawyer argued for a day and a half.

    61

    The lecture went on for an hour and a half past the scheduled end time.

    62

    The librarian shelved books for an hour and a half.

    63

    The manager managed for a year and a half.

    64

    The marketer promoted for a week and a half.

    65

    The mechanic repaired the car in a day and a half.

    66

    The meeting lasted an hour and a half too long, in my opinion.

    67

    The mentor guided individuals for a lifetime and a half.

    68

    The movie lasted two hours and a half, making it a bit too long for my taste.

    69

    The museum is only a short walk, about a quarter of a mile and a half.

    70

    The musician played for two hours and a half.

    71

    The nurse cared for patients for a decade and a half.

    72

    The philanthropist donated for a decade and a half.

    73

    The photographer captured images for a week and a half.

    74

    The pizza was so good I ate almost one and a half.

    75

    The plumber charged seventy-five dollars and a half for the repair.

    76

    The police officer patrolled for eight hours and a half.

    77

    The politician governed for a term and a half.

    78

    The principal administered for a decade and a half.

    79

    The professor lectured for a semester and a half.

    80

    The programmer coded for a day and a half.

    81

    The project took a year and a half longer than anticipated.

    82

    The recipe called for two cups and a half of flour, but I only had two.

    83

    The repair cost me a hundred dollars and a half, which was unexpected.

    84

    The salesperson sold for a day and a half.

    85

    The scientist researched for a year and a half.

    86

    The sculptor worked on the statue for two months and a half.

    87

    The singer performed for an hour and a half on stage.

    88

    The soldier served for a year and a half.

    89

    The store is only a mile and a half away, so we can walk.

    90

    The story felt like it was stretched to one hour and a half.

    91

    The student studied for a semester and a half abroad.

    92

    The teacher graded papers for a week and a half.

    93

    The teacher taught for a lifetime and a half.

    94

    The therapist helped patients for a decade and a half.

    95

    The traveler journeyed for a month and a half.

    96

    The volunteer helped at the shelter for a week and a half.

    97

    The writer worked on the manuscript for a year and a half.

    98

    They argued for an hour and a half about the best way to solve the problem.

    99

    They hiked five miles and a half before turning back.

    100

    We’ve already raised a thousand dollars and a half for the charity.