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halfhearted

[haf-hahr-tid, hahf-] / ˈhæfˈhɑr tɪd, ˈhɑf- /


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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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