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partial

[pahr-shuhl] / ˈpɑr ʃəl /




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His retreat was only partial: The effective U.S. tariff by the end of July was 15%, according to JPMorgan Chase, down from 26% in early April but up dramatically from 2.3% before he took office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Bass’ support eroded to some extent since 2022, when she secured 43% of the vote in the primary against Caruso, then-Councilmember Kevin de Leon and leftist Gina Viola, the analysis based on partial returns shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Earlier observations from the Apollo and Chandrayaan missions produced useful partial maps, but a full global map is still missing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

It was the closest strike to the capital since the partial ceasefire was announced.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Supporters assured them, however, that these partial and limited concessions only reflected the fading gasps of a dying institution.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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