as in halfway
in some measure or degree
the construction project is only partially complete
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The first celebrated Le Brillant, one of its key styles introduced that year and partially inspired by the graphic lines of Pavillon Philips engineered by Le Corbusier.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Social Security income is partially taxable, and Montana taxes withdrawals from pre-tax accounts.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
The partially dark arena added a cinematic feel to the brutality.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In all, the district has more than $1.5 billion in unfunded or partially funded capital needs including two shovel-ready, double-tracking projects planned for the Coaster corridor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Social Security income is partially taxable, and Montana taxes withdrawals from pre-tax accounts.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
The partially dark arena added a cinematic feel to the brutality.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In all, the district has more than $1.5 billion in unfunded or partially funded capital needs including two shovel-ready, double-tracking projects planned for the Coaster corridor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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