halfhearted
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It dismissed the "halfhearted contention" that the Fed governor had received due process.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Despite a halfhearted invocation of those words here, nearly every scene of the movie is a disappointment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
A few brief, halfhearted laughs gave way to stale air, where the jest hung heavily as the group took mental stock of my presence.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2024
Her husband’s halfhearted clapping echoed in the otherwise silent room; after a moment he stopped and sat on his hands in shame.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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