half-smile
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In that post, a man with brown hair and a half-smile is pictured wearing a navy blue quarter-zip sweater, hands folded behind his back.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
The Yalie glad-hander with a legendary pained half-smile campaigned heavily against Fine in the days leading up to the special election, even as he knew it was useless.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025
“I wouldn’t describe it as a nightmare. We’re focused, and determined,” said Gen Lionel Catar with a half-smile.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024
Even Dr. P., who had been stone-faced, gave a half-smile.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023
Richard looks at me, and I see a half-smile cross his face.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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