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
Energy and energy-related equities can be partial hedges as oil prices and freight rates climb, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
In some cases, reconciliation might be partial - being able to go to the same family functions and be civil, for example.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
“They said that there would be partial mobilization, but it turns out that they take everyone,” she was quoted as saying.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 26, 2022
"True, but I did not include her; she is an old friend of mine, and I might be partial."
From Ellen Middleton—A Tale by Georgiana Fullerton
