Sentence examples for a half-smile from inspiring English sources

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a half smile

The phrase 'a half-smile' is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a facial expression that is less than a full smile--a slight curling of one side of the mouth. For example: "She offered him a half-smile as she walked away."

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A half-smile plays about his lips.

Independent

Linares sat with a half-smile.

The Guardian

Eberlein groaned and made a half-smile.

The New Yorker

He gave a half-smile that needed no explanation.

The New York Times

"That would be awkward," Randolph said with a half-smile.

The New York Times - Magazine

Dr. Lukwiya looked at him and gave a half-smile.

The New York Times

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Her son gave us a half smile.

The New York Times

"Walter sat there with a half smile," recalled Mr. McKay.

The New York Times

As comedy, this would have raised a half smile out of Harvey, not much more.

The New Yorker

A half smile appeared on his face, and he pushed a napkin across the table.

The New Yorker

She had long dark hair and dark eyebrows and a half smile.

The New Yorker

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