Sentence examples for trying half from inspiring English sources

But through two decades of trying – half a lifetime of bit-parts, reality TV try-outs and an early career detour into soft core pornography – she has never generated as many column inches or as much on-camera time as she has in the past three days.

I guess you don't get to be president by trying half as hard as you think you should, but this is really not good for the country.

The respect that these Spaniards gave to the program was inspiring; I felt shame at myself for not trying half as hard to master the Spanish language.

He fulminated against racial and ethnic hatred in his research and provided expert testimony for prosecutors trying (half-heartedly, many here say) to fight its adherents.

Brendan also displays several unusual skills, including the inability to surf after 8 years of trying, half-decent beatboxing, and a soft spot for crazy ideas that can make a difference.

Have an experienced rider or instructor available when first trying half-halts so they can help you with any questions.

I tried half a bottle sent back by a customer.

I tried half of it and enjoyed it.

I've only tried half a dozen things.

The studio tried half a dozen cuts – including an 86-minute version that finished on a Christian rock song.

I tried half a dozen tours of the Gothic Quarter and soon felt like Phil Connors in Groundhog Day.