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  • He appeared to be only half-aware of the proposal contained in the welfare bill, and voted through the Commons on Wednesday night, when he was challenged at prime minister's questions by Ed Miliband.

    Miliband puts Cameron under pressure over benefit cuts for seriously ill 2011

  • Aidan waved him off with a dismissive gesture of agreement, though even now he seemed only half-aware of his surroundings.

    Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

  • The more intelligent and loquacious of them, like Mercutio, like Hamlet, like Rosalind, Cleopatra, and Iago, seem aware of this --- and half-aware of us --- and attempt to control it.

    Lance Mannion: 2009

  • Aidan waved him off with a dismissive gesture of agreement, though even now he seemed only half-aware of his surroundings.

    Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

  • He appeared to be only half-aware of the proposal contained in the welfare bill, and voted through the Commons on Wednesday night, when he was challenged at prime minister's questions by Ed Miliband.

    Miliband puts Cameron under pressure over benefit cuts for seriously ill 2011

  • The more intelligent and loquacious of them, like Mercutio, like Hamlet, like Rosalind, Cleopatra, and Iago, seem aware of this --- and half-aware of us --- and attempt to control it.

    Did Viola, Rosalind, and Portia wax? 2009

  • “Bullabuhumba,” Doogs muttered, half-aware of being alive again.

    NaNoWriMo: Talos & Doogs « The Graveyard 2009

  • Aidan waved him off with a dismissive gesture of agreement, though even now he seemed only half-aware of his surroundings.

    Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

  • But the girl can't smell, she can only frown, wanting badly to be with her, half-aware of how she used to smell when she existed.

    Her Dream of Ending Joseph Scapellato 2010

  • “Henry Gale,” I murmured, only half-aware I was speaking out loud.

    Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour Morgan Matson 2010

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