Example Sentences

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Indeed, I feel half-inclined to take it, without asking.”

From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne

I am half-inclined to go on a strike.”

From Leo the Circus Boy by Stratemeyer, Edward

He had arrested defaulting priests before to-day, and was half-inclined to believe that the rector himself was the culprit indicated.

From The Scarlet Feather by Grefé, Will

"Aren't you funny?" she queried, half-inclined to be affronted.

From Valley of Wild Horses by Grey, Zane

He was half-inclined to add further resentment, but, second thoughts prevailing, he abruptly turned to the door and hammered on it as though anticipating stern resistance from those within.

From The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills by Cullum, Ridgwell