partly responsible

Example Sentences

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The American system of philanthropy is partly responsible for museums, hospitals, schools and relief for the country’s underprivileged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

If life feels messy or unstable, it is reassuring to think biology is partly responsible.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Earlier this year, a Miami jury ruled that Tesla was partly responsible for a fatal crash involving its autopilot system and must pay the victims $240 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

"Nvidia has been partly responsible for powering the AI rally, but is now facing pressure amid concerns about stretched valuations in the sector," wrote Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Actually, if you're grounded forever when you're reading this and people say it's his fault, you should know that Jason D is only partly responsible for that.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi