imperfect
Example Sentences
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This novel about two imperfect yet soulful men, their destinies joined, found a surprising, poetic resonance in the real-life struggle between former running mates.
He doesn’t use those words, nor does he ever mention “democracy” and “fascism,” which are imperfect modern manifestations of that conflict, and pin us down too much to present-tense politics.
From Salon
The book is enjoyably imperfect: It’s rare you wish for footnotes, but making a list of comparative live versions sing on the page is impossible.
"They're imperfect as well, which should be celebrated, instead of putting them on a pedestal which you think you have to climb as well."
From BBC
These gatherings — casual, imperfect, warmly familiar — have always registered in my body as real celebrations.
From Salon
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