Example sentences of "[noun] [vb -s] half a " in BNC.
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| 1 | It seems somewhat incongruous that the official programme contains half a page outlining regulations concerning the ‘ prohibition of alcohol and controlled containers within Murrayfield stadium ’ , while at the same time giving over no less than four pages to the advertising of alcohol . |
| 2 | The pond contains half a dozen goldfish and some Orfe and Tench . |
| 3 | Of the villein lands of this manor Reinbert holds half a hide , Robert 2½ virgates , Osbert 2 virgates , Aelred 2 virgates , Girald 2 virgates , Withert 4½ virgates , Wevela 2 virgates and Robert 2 virgates . |
| 4 | The only other buildings visible are the multiple apexes of a warehouse showing above the embankment , the pumping house and eight vats of a sewage works half a mile west , and , at least three miles beyond this , a small group of houses and the square tower of a church . |
| 5 | The Pru has half a million motorists on its books and is sending them each a booklet when their policies are renewed explaining the benefits of conversion . |
| 6 | Unfortunately , Mr Savage has half a point . |
| 7 | The wave basin represents half a mile of coastline and shows which areas are likely to be washed away . |
| 8 | Each update in fact provides half a frame of information . |