more than half are vs more than half is

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'More than half are' is used when referring to a plural subject, while 'more than half is' is used when referring to a singular subject.

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more than half are

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural subject.

This phrase is used when the subject is plural, indicating that more than half of the items/people/things are involved.

Examples:

More than half are students.
More than half are red apples.
More than half are employees.

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Of the millions of new jobs, more than half are full-time jobs and there can be no question marks over their quality.
In conclusion, I find it noteworthy to mention that, of the 17 leading arms exporters, more than half are EU Member States.
Some 1500 companies have declared a strong commitment to N&N research and development: of these, 80 % are represented by start-ups, of which more than half are North American.
More than half are eaten by other animals.
And more than half are on the skillet.

Alternatives:

The majority are
Most are
A large portion are
A significant number are
A majority are

more than half is

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular subject.

This phrase is used when the subject is singular, indicating that more than half of the entity is involved.

Examples:

More than half is completed.
More than half is true.
More than half is owned by the company.

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The reduction of HSH by more than half is appropriate, given the distortions of competition stemming from the large amount of aid received.
More than half this town is employed at the prison.
This trend has continued for more than half a century and is expected to continue through 2020 or later.
More than half the world is female, and you hold out for someone you liked as a kid.
Ohhhhh! You know, statistically, by the time you get to 40, more than half your life is over.
More than half of it is being able to get a story out of somebody.
Only problem is, more than half of Indiana is farmland.
However, more than half of the production is sold in the spot market.
On 6 February 2003, a significant contract was signed with British Gas Trading Limited for the sale of approximately 10 TWh per annum until 1 April 2007, more than half of which is at a fixed price.
(94) On 6 February 2003, a significant contract was signed with British Gas Trading Limited for the sale of approximately 10 TWh per annum until 1 April 2007, more than half of which is at a fixed price.
possibly more than half the population is unemployed and has virtually no money; -
It is true that the economy has grown by 6%, but more than half the population is still living below the poverty line.
More than half of the building is infested with strangers!
More than half the area is over 400 m above sea level, and more than a quarter is over 800 m above sea level.
Data included in the impact assessment show that 65 % of the EEE placed on the market is already separately collected today, but more than half of this is potentially the object of improper treatment and illegal exports.
Incidents of piracy off the Somali coast are continuing to affect Community fishing vessels, and in particular the Basque tuna fleet, more than half of which is the property of enterprises located in Bermeo (Spain).
More than half the population is forced to survive on two dollars a day, and a fifth live on one dollar a day.
- In many EU countries more than half the adult population is overweight, with 20-30 % of adults categorised as obese.
- In many EU countries more than half the adult population is overweight, 20-30 % of adults are categorised as obese
The flower sector in Kenya contributes to employment and alleviation of poverty in a country, where more than half of the population is still living below the poverty line.

Alternatives:

The majority is
Most is
A large portion is
A significant number is
A majority is

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more than half are vs more than half is