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 international governing body’s disciplinary committee elected to utilize Article 27 of its code, which allows the judicial body to fully or partially suspend the implementation of an on-pitch disciplinary measure under a probationary period.
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Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Shortly after, deputies found a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind the convertible, which the Sheriff’s Office stated was partially blocking the roadway.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
A bit later, deputies spotted a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind a brown convertible that was partially blocking Yountville Cross Road in Yountville.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Small intestine The stomach gradually releases partially digested food into the small intestine.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Shortly after, deputies found a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind the convertible, which the Sheriff’s Office stated was partially blocking the roadway.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
A bit later, deputies spotted a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind a brown convertible that was partially blocking Yountville Cross Road in Yountville.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Small intestine The stomach gradually releases partially digested food into the small intestine.
—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for partially
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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