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

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

He was reading Mr. Milton when he heard the clock chime three with a weary, halfhearted chime.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt