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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Adverb
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The lead stretched to 12 before Brunson and the Knicks rallied again, cutting the lead down to five halfway through the quarter.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 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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That’s partly thanks to the air suspension, but much of it can also be attributed to the new chassis design built around that integral battery pack, creating a stiff platform that’s quiet and smooth.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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How popular the program could be Sutter’s Fort was fairly quiet Thursday afternoon, which is partly a reflection of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on parks and museums according Jared Jones, a site supervisor for Sutter’s Fort and the Indian Museum.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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