partially

Example Sentences

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In disbelief, he looked at a residential building that had partially collapsed.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Malcolm would have to witness that and realize he’s partially responsible for it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Mercedes-Benz car sales fell in the first quarter as strong growth in the U.S. and Europe only partially offset a hefty sales drop in China, macroeconomic uncertainties and challenging market conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Based on this evidence, the researchers concluded that the animal had partially decomposed before fossilization, altering its appearance and leading to the earlier misidentification.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Because for a private citizen to become a prince presupposes virtue or Fortune, it appears that either the one or the other of these two things should partially mitigate many of the problems.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli