in part

phrase

Synonyms of in partnext
: in some degree : partially

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Thailand, for instance, has seen national GDP growth slow to 2%, in part due to pressure from Chinese EVs and consumer goods. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 The album comes as the makeup company ramps up its marketing spend, fueled in part by tariff refunds. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 The summit was born, in part, out of a public letter signed by the governors off all six states in March. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 Road accidents are frequent in Africa’s most populous country, in part due to poor road conditions and lax enforcement of traffic laws. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in part

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in part was in the 14th century

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“In part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20part. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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