half-formed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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But still only half-formed, it is off to a shaky start.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
He already had a half-formed idea about a woman who rented out her home to film crews.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2023
Sondheim waved to the crowd and momentarily pulled down his mask to reveal his characteristic half-formed smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2021
His eggs morph to fill out any half-formed meal idea or jumble of leftovers to become breakfast, lunch, and, most often, very late-night dinner.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2021
Several times he wet his lips to speak and each time the word remained half-formed and silent in his mouth.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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