partially

Example Sentences

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In disbelief, he looked at a residential building that had partially collapsed.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Hancock Park will stay partially open, with new walking paths and outdoor features set to be phased in coordination with construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Then in February, with economists expecting further steady gains, they were wrong-footed by sharp job losses, which partially reflected bad weather and a big healthcare strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Based on this evidence, the researchers concluded that the animal had partially decomposed before fossilization, altering its appearance and leading to the earlier misidentification.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Yes, partially my argument with Jakob, but if I’m entirely honest—which in this case is sometimes difficult to be—I struggled more with thoughts of Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin