half-long
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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And Southern California is home, after all, to one of the longest-running large-scale Halloween events in the county, the month and a half-long makeover of Knott’s Berry Farm into Knott’s Scary Farm, now in its 50th year.
From Los Angeles Times
Julio Urías only recently returned from a month and a half-long absence with a hamstring strain.
From Los Angeles Times
The mile and a half-long hike takes him about 35 minutes.
From New York Times
The news brought an end to more than a year and a half-long fight that the beloved TV personality underwent while continuing to host the game show that he loved.
From Fox News
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday after a year-and-a half-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
From Los Angeles Times
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