halfhearted
Example Sentences
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Despite a halfhearted invocation of those words here, nearly every scene of the movie is a disappointment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
The governor’s press office posted a notice suggesting that Musk’s departures from California were only halfhearted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
So far, no challengers have emerged, with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., briefly signaling halfhearted interest before quickly pulling out.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024
Occasionally he’d make a halfhearted attempt to bond with the kid, but the two had little in common.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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