as in partially
in some measure or degree
you're only partly right
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Recent Examples of partly
That’s partly why a police presence near or at bars can snowball into rumors of visits from ICE agents, amplifying the unease felt by owners and their workers.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Oz’s mother, Francis Cobb, is partly inspired by my late Grandmother Ofelia – a resilient, stubborn, single mother who came to the United States with little money, but a hell of a lot of ambition.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
In a separate analysis, the researchers found that total water losses across the Colorado River Basin have accelerated significantly, with the rate of depletion from 2015-2024 averaging roughly three times faster than from 2002-2014 — a trend driven partly by drying conditions in the Southwest.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
This absolute refusal to go away—despite the ebbs and flows of technological advancements, public favor, and even physical violation—is partly what, over time, embeds figures like Trump and Kardashian into the fabric of culture.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Oz’s mother, Francis Cobb, is partly inspired by my late Grandmother Ofelia – a resilient, stubborn, single mother who came to the United States with little money, but a hell of a lot of ambition.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
In a separate analysis, the researchers found that total water losses across the Colorado River Basin have accelerated significantly, with the rate of depletion from 2015-2024 averaging roughly three times faster than from 2002-2014 — a trend driven partly by drying conditions in the Southwest.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
This absolute refusal to go away—despite the ebbs and flows of technological advancements, public favor, and even physical violation—is partly what, over time, embeds figures like Trump and Kardashian into the fabric of culture.
—M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
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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
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This is partially due to the jet stream, where warm and cold air masses separate, being set up over the same areas that'll see rain and storms for the holiday weekend.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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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
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“Partly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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