half-forgotten
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Their journey was a reminder of something our nation, amid chronic acrimony, might have half-forgotten: When we choose to work together, we can do anything.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
This is where the oils live, and the spices, and the half-forgotten jars of jam, olives, vinegars and other bits of kitchen ephemera that have been quietly waiting for their moment.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
Simpson was a defining part of a turbulent era, news of his death rippled through families and friend groups Thursday as a collection of vivid images or half-forgotten personal connections.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024
A born adventurer, Suzume is intrigued by what lies beyond the doorway, which seems to beckon to her like a half-forgotten dream.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023
Michael lifted the Waldenbooks bag from its half-forgotten spot on the floor and pulled Our Angry Earth out of it.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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