The government has run half-hearted campaigns for years to curb the habit.

For years, China has held half-hearted campaigns to stub out the habit.

For years, China has conducted half-hearted campaigns to stub out the habit.

But such a re-evaluation has been distinctly half-hearted, particularly in the House.

There were half-hearted attempts at conversation when no one wanted to talk.

A handful of bar chains announced a half-hearted moratorium on happy hour.

He went about it in what appeared to be a half-hearted fashion.

It will be a contest in which no half-hearted recruit is wanted.

The threats of the military authorities only stirred them to half-hearted efforts.

Seeing this, Early retreated with the Union troops following in half-hearted pursuit.

She spoke in a half-hearted way and Pat shook his head hopelessly.

He must speak out, but he did it in a half-hearted way.

Madness and folly seem to have ruled the half-hearted conspirators of California.

Robson settled their account with the receptionist, brushing aside Louise's half-hearted protests.

In some cities there had been rioting, but half-hearted and easily controlled.

He waved, gave a half-hearted smile, and then ran inside the building.