Example Sentences

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"I did put my name down on the council house list," she says, "but only half-heartedly."

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Instead, Mr. Biden half-heartedly saluted someone in the audience and shuffled down the stage.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2023

I’ve been half-heartedly putting some money aside to pay a big chunk towards my debt once it comes due.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2022

Romantic comedies must also have a foil, and the new significant other who tries to come between Georgia and David in "Ticket to Paradise"? It's a younger man Georgia's been half-heartedly dating.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2022

“I need to find Toby,” he said half-heartedly.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss