as in partially
in some measure or degree
a physiological process that is incompletely understood at the present time
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Adverb
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What makes this piece especially practical is its ability to adapt to your needs throughout the day — sit upright while reading or working, recline partially for movie watching, or lie it completely flat when guests need a spot to sleep.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
25 May 2025 -
By 3:00 pm, the electricity supply had been partially restored, with traffic lights working again and some shops operating with minimal power.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Cover and cook until cheese is melted and coats macaroni well, about 2 hours on LOW, stirring halfway though.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Holm said halfway into the 30-minute flight, the pilots noticed an issue with the engine on the left side of the plane, which had overheated.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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This was partly down to the allure of a handsome wild silverback called Mwasa, who approached the fence of the enclosure day after day, beating his arms on the ground and grunting to catch the females’ attention.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The company's board has placed its CEO, Arthur T. Demoulas, on leave - a move that comes a decade after an attempt to oust Demoulas was thwarted partly by an employee strike.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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