partial
Example Sentences
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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
Using X-ray records, investigators were able to confirm that the partial remains found in 1999 and in 2022 belonged to Kinney, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
She made a complaint and received a partial refund.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
He thought about that weird partial prophecy Ella had recited in the attic, about the son of Neptune drowning.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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