Half-measure

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  1. 1
    An inadequate or incomplete solution to a problem.

    "There is much stronger evidence that the title is a ruse, luring the viewer in by half measures."

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"There is much stronger evidence that the title is a ruse, luring the viewer in by half measures."

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