halfhearted
Example Sentences
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It dismissed the "halfhearted contention" that the Fed governor had received due process.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Despite a halfhearted invocation of those words here, nearly every scene of the movie is a disappointment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
So far, no challengers have emerged, with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., briefly signaling halfhearted interest before quickly pulling out.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2024
Uncle Chester had made a stab at it, but a halfhearted stab.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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