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Recent Examples of half-cocked
And yet, all of a sudden, there was the commotion typical of when a manager walks into a room deep in a stadium as reporters rush to put their phones on the desk and stumble awkwardly, laptops half-cocked, back to their seats.
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The way reason permeated the front offices has bled onto the field, and the players are more reasonable, more rational and not likely to go off half-cocked.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The way reason permeated the front offices has bled onto the field, and the players are more reasonable, more rational and not likely to go off half-cocked.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-cocked
Adjective
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The intentionally half-baked approach to Season 2 foreshadows an overstuffed and potentially controversial third season, the emotional effect of which will be dulled by the likely long hiatus (Season 1 premiered in January 2023).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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These half-baked arguments make a mockery of the heartbroken parents who have been advocating for commonsense reforms for years.—
Aaron Ping,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Average velocity means tighter windows against faster athletes, so trying to do more than his arm talent allows is ill-advised.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Discovering this while in the midst of conflict with a native creature is ill-advised.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Privacy: Organizations need to establish policies and controls to prevent agents from executing improper actions or accessing unauthorized information.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The spokesperson said the U.S. is engaged with El Salvador through foreign assistance to address unauthorized migration and human trafficking.—
Ariana Figueroa,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Both edibles offer fresh garnishes for daily use or spontaneous hosting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Emerging from the city's urban landscape, his art is characterized by spontaneous compositions of pattern and form, often evolving through layers of spray paint, ink, and acrylic.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the more instinctive finishes are not falling for him either.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The biggest concern about Brooks and Dodson is the fact both are more weak-side linebackers (coverage specialists) than instinctive run stuffers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Half-cocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-cocked. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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