half-done
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The King also got a glimpse of it, says Yeo, in its "half-done state… He was initially mildly surprised by the strong colour but otherwise he seemed to be smiling approvingly".
From BBC • May 14, 2024
A cardboard cutout of Africa that was supposed to be painted with each nation’s flag was only half-done.
From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2023
The book is more than half-done, according to Dissanayake, and friends hope to dig into her computer files to see if there is a way to complete it.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2021
But I would then remind myself that if we are going to look at what a true apology is, then it cannot be half-done.
From Salon • Jul. 11, 2019
He doesn’t think much of it: there’s coffee in the pot by the sink, a half-done crossword puzzle beside an empty mug, and a plate of green grapes on the dining booth table.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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