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
Mrs. DiAngelo sat at the table in her bathrobe, halfheartedly trying to make a list of chores for me, but she perked up a little when I asked.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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