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partially

[pahr-shuh-lee] / ˈpɑr ʃə li /


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But there’s an inevitable downside to anything that’s partially made of liquid dinosaur bones.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The scientists discovered four different yeasts that can survive sub-zero temperatures in Oetzi's guts, skin and "brownish" water that melted off his body when he was partially unfrozen.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Typical rush hour congestion already creates borderline unsafe conditions for boarding and exiting popular junctions like Penn Station and Secaucus, partially because these rail lines already run over capacity.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Many existing fallout models primarily treat materials as if they behave independently, meaning some of these chemical reactions are only partially represented.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

I noticed a picture frame partially hidden behind a pile of folders and picked it up.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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