Example Sentences

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As Europe tilted towards war, his earnestness won him a title that was half-admiring, half-contemptuous: "This formidable young man who loves peace so terribly."

From Time Magazine Archive

"You are fools!" he returned, in a half-contemptuous voice.

From Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

It was not for long, but in the breached instant he stiffened arrogantly as his eyes went back to Glory, and betrayed themselves in half-contemptuous hostility.

From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Lundsford, Hugh

Jimmy noticed the trace of half-contemptuous anger in her face and voice, and fancied he understood it.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold

Merril unfolded the document, and Jimmy noticed that the half-contemptuous toleration died out of his face as he read it.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold