Historical clue formulations

• "Half ___ is better ..." — 2020-02-23
• "Half ___ is better ..." — 2009-07-09
• "Half ___ ..." — 2007-12-28
• "Half ___ is better than none" — 2003-01-12
• "Half ___ is better..." — 2000-06-11
• "Half ___ is better..." — 1998-11-08