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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The shop, storage, tools For a property that functions partly like a small operation, the garage with nine-foot-wide doors and shop are part of the package.
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David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.
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Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The students claim that a total of about 300 kg (661 lb) of paper and about 60 kg (132 lb) of Vinavil Pro glue, partly mixed with water, went into the project.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
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David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.
—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The students claim that a total of about 300 kg (661 lb) of paper and about 60 kg (132 lb) of Vinavil Pro glue, partly mixed with water, went into the project.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for partly
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“Partly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partly. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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