half-formed
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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
He’s still not giving what you’d call a fully fleshed performance, but the gawky enthusiasm, impatience and casual American arrogance of the half-formed Jake fit him well, and he’s comfortable and engaging in the role.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
His eggs morph to fill out any half-formed meal idea or jumble of leftovers to become breakfast, lunch, and, most often, very late-night dinner.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2021
“What are you doing?” she asked angrily, and pointed wildly at the cornstalks as if they were little half-formed bodies.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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