imperfectly
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We need to spend the money, even if imperfectly, on defenses against missiles, bioweapons and now AI agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Living in recovery means doing the best we can, but doing it imperfectly," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Stories of first times, of big feelings imperfectly grasped, of life coming into focus for better or worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Purchase imperfect secondhand garden furniture where you can sit and drink tea and read an imperfectly wonderful book by your favorite author.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
As Sarai watched, he managed, with incredible effort, to slide his foot a few inches, which could only mean that Minya was still toying with him, holding him imperfectly to allow him false hope.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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