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partial

[pahr-shuhl] / ˈpɑr ʃəl /




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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

Before then, however, skywatchers can enjoy a spectacular partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, when the Moon will cover around 90% of the Sun at its peak.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Although Pratt was leading Raman in partial returns, hundreds of thousands of ballots likely remain to be counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"But we've come far, given that the state initially didn't even want to acknowledge its partial responsibility," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I can think of only one partial exception to this situation, and even there I would qualify the exception more than most historians of science do.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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