half-hearted

Example Sentences

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LeBron James set a half-hearted screen on the left elbow before popping to the top of the key where Russell Westbrook found him with a pass.

From Los Angeles Times

The ministry's reaction came amid mounting anger among some Russian commentators, who are increasingly vocal about what they see as a half-hearted campaign in Ukraine.

From Reuters

"I didn't think of this as the last game - If I'm in, I'm in. I find it hard to go into things half-hearted. Today was about Harlequins, about us winning."

From BBC

The film is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022 and is remembered today for its obvious sentimentality and its half-hearted critique of the over-commercialization of Christmas.

From Salon

Minatozaki responded with a smirk, half-hearted applause and sarcastic thumbs up — all in the spirit of good sportsmanship — before exploding into a headspin and showcasing energetic standing footwork.

From Seattle Times