halfhearted
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It dismissed the "halfhearted contention" that the Fed governor had received due process.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
The result is a halfhearted “Sell America” trade that reflects a desire to hedge U.S. exposure rather than eliminate it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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
Mord's strap licked out, but it was a halfhearted, desultory swing, slow and contemp-tuous.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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