halfhearted
Example Sentences
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But when Kore-eda’s execution isn’t as assured, as is the case with his latest, all that delicacy simply floats off into the ether, rarely amounting to much more than a halfhearted shrug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
It dismissed the "halfhearted contention" that the Fed governor had received due process.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
The result is a halfhearted “Sell America” trade that reflects a desire to hedge U.S. exposure rather than eliminate it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
Occasionally he’d make a halfhearted attempt to bond with the kid, but the two had little in common.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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