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

She made a complaint and received a partial refund.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Air travelers have been stuck in sprawling airport security lines and dealing with lengthy disruptions driven by the partial government shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

She wishes me a good morning with the customary sleep-related questions, to which I mumble partial answers.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper