be partial
Example Sentences
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In France, where the eclipse will be partial, some pharmacies have been stripped of their supplies while others were still receiving shipments -- and charging significantly more.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
For months, he had trouble sleeping due to what turned out to be partial seizures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Unlike in other parts of the world, the eclipse in the UK will only be partial but still a dramatic spectacle, weather permitting.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025
He's a Montana man who longs for his ranch, so it follows that he'd be partial to home-cooked meals prepared with natural-as-possible ingredients.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2023
The Emperor seems not to be partial to display, and a very characteristic anecdote in this respect, which does him great credit, is very generally reported.
