partial

Example Sentences

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Blend for body A partial purée — just enough to thicken—gives you richness without the need for long reduction.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Using X-ray records, investigators were able to confirm that the partial remains found in 1999 and in 2022 belonged to Kinney, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Importantly, the bank adds that these scenarios are "partial" and "could be accompanied by other negative developments."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Nearly 500 transportation security officers have quit, according to the White House, and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“But if a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavour to conceal it, he must find it out.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen