imperfect

Example Sentences

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He doesn’t use those words, nor does he ever mention “democracy” and “fascism,” which are imperfect modern manifestations of that conflict, and pin us down too much to present-tense politics.

From Salon

The book is enjoyably imperfect: It’s rare you wish for footnotes, but making a list of comparative live versions sing on the page is impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They're imperfect as well, which should be celebrated, instead of putting them on a pedestal which you think you have to climb as well."

From BBC

These gatherings — casual, imperfect, warmly familiar — have always registered in my body as real celebrations.

From Salon

That middle weekend - with fallow weeks either side - always felt a little imperfect.

From BBC