half-formed

Example Sentences

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We see some guileless part of ourselves within him — a half-formed reflection in his goldfish Dorothy’s fishbowl that’s been crusted over by the steady gnawing of time.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2024

It’s hard to know if Musk even believes the line himself, or if it just fell out of his mouth, a half-formed notion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

He already had a half-formed idea about a woman who rented out her home to film crews.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023

In place of empowerment, which implies a half-formed self in need of saving, she’s more interested in dignity, and how the inherently worthy self can square its existence with a very stupid world.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021

Once again I consider lying, but when I look at Ruby, the half-formed words die in my throat.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate