Example Sentences

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After Chris’ mother shows up to debunk his half-Asian lie, after he shoves her out of the room, after he and his crush stop speaking, Chris asks his mother if she’s ashamed of him.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2024

Our half-Asian kids did not seem particularly focused on the task of kicking the ball.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2021

She emphasized, "Growing up as half-Asian, half-Caucasian, I get what that feels like to not be accepted and to not be loved. That’s the last thing I want anyone to ever feel."

From Fox News • Aug. 19, 2021

I started to believe that despite my Asianness, or maybe because I was only half-Asian, there were white girls out there who found me attractive.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2021

When I hear laughter, I look up to see Susan Chang—the only other half-Asian girl in our school—clutching a blue and gold ribbon like she’s afraid she might lose it.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman