Examples of partly in a Sentence
The project failed partly because of a lack of funds.
What you say is only partly true.
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Burden was considered a top-five prospect entering the 2024 season, then his numbers fell dramatically — partly because of injuries on Missouri’s offense.
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Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This year, the association booked mentalist Oz Pearlman rather than a comedian, partly to sidestep the potential backlash a comedic performance can cause.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public that would give the team a facility in line with many of the NFL’s ultramodern, fan-friendly structures.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This year, the association booked mentalist Oz Pearlman rather than a comedian, partly to sidestep the potential backlash a comedic performance can cause.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public that would give the team a facility in line with many of the NFL’s ultramodern, fan-friendly structures.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Partly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partly. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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partly
adverb
part·ly
ˈpärt-lē 
: in some measure or degree : not completely
a statement that is only partly true
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