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The Justice Department said in court filings that as of March 23, 1,700 colleges and universities had either completed their submissions or qualified for extensions after sending in partial reports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 3, 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

There was a partial moon—a sliver—which gave enough light to see the river, or at least make out the main channel, but the light didn’t help.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen