in part

phrase

Synonyms of in partnext
: in some degree : partially

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One deputy was caught directly under branches and the tree's trunk, but was spared in part by the SUV obstructing the fall. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 According to a handful of NFL scouts, Arch Manning’s status as a top-10 pick is secure, based in part on his last name. — Mac Engel october 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026 California sees significant theft, in part, because of its restrictive privacy laws on GPS tracking of rental vehicles, according to Sharky Laguana, owner of Bandago Van Rentals based in San Francisco. — Steve Fisher special Correspondent follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Business is bad for Ray, in part because Eye-Ra is an alien cyclops, and human-alien collaboration is frowned upon in this world. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in part

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in part was in the 14th century

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“In part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20part. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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