half-formed
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We see some guileless part of ourselves within him — a half-formed reflection in his goldfish Dorothy’s fishbowl.
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
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
A lion popped out of the weird half-formed faces around her waist and roared.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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