partially
adverb
par·tial·ly
ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē 
1
: to some extent : in some degree
was only partially successful
The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
2
archaic
: in a biased manner : with partiality
Examples of partially in a Sentence
I guess I'm partially responsible for what happened.
He only partially explained his reason for leaving.
The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
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—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
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—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Unlike permanent night workers, who can begin to partially adapt over two to four weeks, rotating workers never fully adjust.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg South Korean internet giant Kakao is partially exiting its early investment in crypto exchange operator Dunamu, selling a stake worth 1 trillion won ($670 million) to domestic commercial bank Hana Bank.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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