imperfectly

Example Sentences

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If he had you, he could have imagined a version of himself slowly, imperfectly building a modest house made of money that — fingers crossed — would be complete by the time he retires.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"In the States, progress is happening, slowly, imperfectly, but happening. Disabled people are being invited into more spaces," she explains.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

In Hecox, it may resolve the case on mootness grounds or reaffirm that intermediate scrutiny tolerates generalizations even when they imperfectly fit at the margins.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

They’re erecting nets over roads or attaching metal cages to vehiclesto imperfectly shield them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

As Sarai watched, he managed, with incredible effort, to slide his foot a few inches, which could only mean that Minya was still toying with him, holding him imperfectly to allow him false hope.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor