partial
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The flow of crude was reportedly affected amid a partial shutdown of the pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“That added cash flow is helping support larger purchases, including vehicles, and providing a partial buffer against higher prices at the pump,” Skordeles says.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
A winter storm that led to thousands of flight cancellations, as well as the partial government shutdown, which led to long lines at airports, could also be focal points for Delta’s call.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026
The Justice Department said in court filings that as of March 23, 1,700 colleges and universities had either completed their submissions or qualified for extensions after sending in partial reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
On the other hand, the other partial theories depend on quantum mechanics in an essential way.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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