half-year

British

noun

1. a period of 6 months
  
  the campaign lasted nearly a half-year
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a half-year break

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Speaking after Wesfarmers reported its half-year result, Scott said the capacity of the operation in Western Australia could be doubled.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sydney added 0.2 percent after Australian giant BHP, the world's largest copper producer, reported a hike in half-year net profit, boosted by demand for copper to meet the global need for electrical power.

From Barron's

Australian resources giant BHP reported Tuesday a jump in half-year net profit boosted by demand for copper to meet the world's need for electrical power.

From Barron's

Investors await Tesla’s AI execution, as the company plans to expand its robo-taxi service to nine cities this half-year.

From Barron's

In half-year results for 2025, published last July, the company said it was exploring the use of AI productivity tools for advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal

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