halfheartedly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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As a result, Garvey is isolated, halfheartedly trying to thread an impossibly small needle.
From Slate • Feb. 5, 2024
When Djokovic halfheartedly pushed a forehand return long to end the second set, the match was 1 hour, 33 minutes old, and everything was going Djere’s way.
From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2023
Kaleen Mbase, a 33-year-old Kuwadzana township resident, quipped as she halfheartedly chipped into a subdued political discussion at a local bar in the capital, Harare.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023
When Tara denies Harry entry, he apologizes halfheartedly to Charlie and Nick for his past behavior in the hopes of changing Tara’s mind.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023
It hung crookedly, almost like someone had tried to rip it down, only to have someone else come along and halfheartedly string it back up.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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