half-hearted
Example Sentences
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In fact, it transforms from a half-hearted horror specimen to an enjoyable action movie.
From Los Angeles Times
The filibuster ended those half-hearted efforts as well.
From Salon
He promoted his climate policy, which foresees making Germany “climate-neutral” by 2045 while still preserving industrial jobs, and has been criticized by the Greens as half-hearted.
From Seattle Times
Advocates said Canada's rescue effort was half-hearted, falling far short of what other allies were doing.
From Reuters
The RMT said the operator's response was "half-hearted and inadequate" and called for an emergency meeting.
From BBC
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