halfhearted

Example Sentences

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But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Spilled pencils, overturned books and a crumbled cookie lay strewn about on her bedroom floor, halfhearted attempts to break up the monotony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

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

By halftime, with the Bruins trailing Lafayette by three points, a few boos filled a half-empty Pauley Pavilion that served as a fitting backdrop for a halfhearted effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2023

They had been halfhearted tokens of penance, insincere, corrupt gestures meant more for his own appeasement than hers.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini