Example Sentences

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Kid Rock didn’t really bother to lip sync while bouncing around half-heartedly to “Bawitdaba,” his breakthrough single from 1999.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Ms Dovgal contends half-heartedly that, other than moving elsewhere, "you have to win the lottery, or marry a multi-millionaire. These are kind of the options".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

I tried half-heartedly to get him over to one side or the other, but he wasn’t budging.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx