halfhearted
Example Sentences
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It dismissed the "halfhearted contention" that the Fed governor had received due process.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Spilled pencils, overturned books and a crumbled cookie lay strewn about on her bedroom floor, halfhearted attempts to break up the monotony.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Let your relative choose the latest halfhearted Hallmark movie clone?
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024
The first time he’d looked for her it was a halfhearted search after a couple of hours’ spectacular fishing.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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