He made half-hearted protests to the king.

Ariana made half-hearted protests, all the time squinting shyly at Chris.

After a few more half-hearted protests, however, Joey had to subside.

And when Joanna moved to make a totally half-hearted protest, she asked, "What can they do to me if they catch me?

Despite this half-hearted protest, he let the doctor take hold of his arm and guide him out of Ten-Forward.

When she repeated, "No no no no no," her half-hearted protest was lost in the plunging rhythm of his body.

Paige made a half-hearted protest.

Aillas made a few more half-hearted protests, to which Ehirme paid no heed.

She bit the half-hearted protest back, and simply watched.

He kept the label of the Romulan ale away from Kirk so that he wouldn't have to tolerate the captain's half-hearted protests.