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half measure



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“If I have to choose between half measure and no measure, I will prefer a no measure and continue a discussion until a strong solution is found.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

But for now, a half measure feels like the right measure.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2022

In attempting to bridge the gap between a keyboard and a gamepad, it can end up feeling like a half measure.

From The Verge • Nov. 23, 2021

Ms Mahajan says giving period leave is, at best, a half measure.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2021

This is what he meant when he said he couldn’t do it as a half measure.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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