in two

phrase

: into two equal parts : in half
He cut the apple in two.

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Aaron Donald hasn’t played in two games this season, including last Sunday’s victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, but could the future Hall of Fame defensive lineman be ready for a breakout? — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 As a result, the car can sprint from zero to 60 mph in two seconds flat and reach a top speed of 205 mph. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 Barron was left on the bench again, beaten out in two straight years by emerging players in Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The grants would provide $100,000 to family farmers who turn their farm in two years from a CO2-emitting operation into a CO2-capturing operation. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in two

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“In two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20two. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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