partial
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Executives said the plant has enough workers crossing the picket line to run a partial shift during parts of the strike.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The cost of oil, fertilizer and other key chemicals has surged due to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route off the coast of Iran.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Blend for body A partial purée — just enough to thicken—gives you richness without the need for long reduction.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines, have implemented energy-saving measures due to the Strait’s partial blockage.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
It should be emphasized that this division into four classes is man-made; it is convenient for the construction of partial theories, but it may not correspond to anything deeper.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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