as in halfway
in some measure or degree
the construction project is only partially complete
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Recent Examples of partially
Turning the crown on the left activates a face shield—in green, blue, or purple to match the three iterations—that partially covers the visible features.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Officers with the Canton Police Department responding to a 911 report of an assault found the woman bleeding and partially unclothed at a Quality Inn on April 30, 2025, according to the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Two cats were killed in a two-alarm fire in Berlin on Thursday that destroyed an historic home and may have been partially caused by scorching temperatures.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
The rocket, first launched in 2010, is partially reusable and is estimated to have lowered launch costs by some 95% compared to traditional single-use rockets.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Officers with the Canton Police Department responding to a 911 report of an assault found the woman bleeding and partially unclothed at a Quality Inn on April 30, 2025, according to the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Two cats were killed in a two-alarm fire in Berlin on Thursday that destroyed an historic home and may have been partially caused by scorching temperatures.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
The rocket, first launched in 2010, is partially reusable and is estimated to have lowered launch costs by some 95% compared to traditional single-use rockets.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Broil, turning once halfway through cooking, until salmon just flakes (145°F) and peaches are lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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His transition to an inpatient hospice unit halfway through his stay allowed the family to use social workers and ensure his comfort.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Ultimately, Newcastle’s lack of a clinical edge in both boxes at crucial moments cost them, which can partly be explained by a relative lack of experience at this level, but also suggests a further elevation in quality is still required.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The 275-bed shelter is partly modeled after eight other shelters the city and county have opened in recent years — shelters that elected officials frequently tout as successes.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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