1
as in distorted
inclined to favor one side over another
that judge is always partial to the defense, so be careful
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2
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
partial to chocolate cake
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3
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
a partial answer to the problem
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However, the discovery of a frozen human foot in early October has brought a partial end to a century-long search — and reignited one of the greatest mountaineering mysteries of all time.
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Justin Klawans, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
Additionally, there was partial ocean evaporation, and darkness that likely harmed shallow-water photosynthetic microbes in the short term.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Injury report Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) was a partial participant in practice Thursday for the second straight day.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
The court granted partial summary judgment, agreeing with the plaintiffs that the NJHAA’s restrictions on out-of-state hemp products, particularly its criminalization of products with over 0.3% total THC, were inconsistent with the Farm Bill’s express preemption clause.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Justin Klawans, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
Additionally, there was partial ocean evaporation, and darkness that likely harmed shallow-water photosynthetic microbes in the short term.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Injury report Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) was a partial participant in practice Thursday for the second straight day.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
The court granted partial summary judgment, agreeing with the plaintiffs that the NJHAA’s restrictions on out-of-state hemp products, particularly its criminalization of products with over 0.3% total THC, were inconsistent with the Farm Bill’s express preemption clause.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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