half-formed
Example Sentences
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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
Sondheim waved to the crowd and momentarily pulled down his mask to reveal his characteristic half-formed smile.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2021
His eggs morph to fill out any half-formed meal idea or jumble of leftovers to become breakfast, lunch, and, most often, very late-night dinner.
From Salon • Oct. 16, 2021
Somewhere in the mist, there was the sound of voices murmuring indistinctly, all round shapes and half-formed words.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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