partial payment

Example Sentences

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The electricity is now back on at her home in Greenwood Lake, New York, after a local non-profit helped reach an agreement with the utility to accept a partial payment.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Under the bill, new well owners would need to obtain a so-called indemnity bond, whereby they would make a partial payment for plugging the well to a surety company.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

The new guidance contains short-term loan accommodations that includes an agreement to defer one or more payments, make a partial payment, or provide other assistance or relief to a borrower.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

Thompson has made partial payment on her bill but is unable to cover the entire cost, according to the suit.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2022

I had planned to offer him my two-dollar bill as a partial payment on the ticket, but now I could spend it on myself.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos