Definition of partiallynext

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Recent Examples of partially Her son, who is not named in the complaint, is non-verbal, partially blind and deaf, according to the complaint. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026 But the shuttles were strapped to separate, partially reusable rockets for launch. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026 Jose Larios, the owner of La Central Bakery, said his wife was the only person in the store when the building next door partially collapsed. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 The View just celebrated Whoopi Goldberg’s birthday (partially) without Whoopi Goldberg. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partially
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Adverb
  • Bring to a bare simmer, cover, and cook until about halfway cooked, about 10 minutes.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Add boiling water to fill the pan halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • The near-deadlock was partly produced because voters, apparently weary of New Zealand's economic woes and apathetic about both Luxon and Hipkins, chose to propel a new entrant group to Parliament for the first time in years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those reactions suggest most Republicans hold Trump solely or partly responsible for their party’s midterm losses, a perception that could undermine his influence in the GOP going forward.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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