partly responsible
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
An epic short squeeze, with bearish investors forced to cover bearish bets, appears to be partly responsible for the gains.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
If life feels messy or unstable, it is reassuring to think biology is partly responsible.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
Investment in digital infrastructure to support artificial intelligence was partly responsible, as was respectable consumer-spending growth, boosted by greater outlays for healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
The growing popularity of convenience food in the developing world is partly responsible for the growth in obesity rates amongst children, according to Unicef.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025
“Yes, my daughter created it,” I hear her boast, trilling her “r” ’s, clipping her vowels even more precisely than usual, as if her accent were partly responsible for the painting.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
