half-completed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of half-completed life-sized Buddha statues looked on silently.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
"While my brothers were alive, I was free to study. But now they are gone; no one is here to support me. My lessons are left half-completed."
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022
Reports indicate that the work is about half-completed.
From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2021
“Oh no!” said Ms. Ropartz, 24, standing on tiptoes to paste a half-completed poster.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2020
Below, she could see the half-completed constructions that would soon be her dyeing-garden, firepit, and shed.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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