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halfhearted

[haf-hahr-tid, hahf-] / ˈhæfˈhɑr tɪd, ˈhɑf- /


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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

“Not entirely, my friend. Their efforts were halfhearted, I say, but this, more than anything, was because they were afraid of you.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart


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