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
But still only half-formed, it is off to a shaky start.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 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
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
