partly

Example Sentences

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For instance, she said, the agency for many years resisted outsourcing its background check process, partly because of the cost, but also to avoid going against tradition that said the process should be handled in-house.

From Los Angeles Times

Guardiola's use of his wingers this season has been another change and one that works partly thanks to the versatile full-backs.

From BBC

In the months since Justin Welby's resignation, the Church has been struggling to reform the way it deals with abuse, but the record has been patchy - partly because of the C of E's decision-making processes.

From BBC

After underperforming most major risk assets in 2025, bitcoin could be entering next year on firmer footing than stocks, partly because it has more room to rally following a weak year, said Bitwise’s Hougan.

From MarketWatch

Much of the bear meat, however, still goes to waste, partly due to a shortage of government-approved processing facilities.

From Barron's