in part

Idioms  

1. Also,. To some extent, not wholly, somewhat. For example, We didn't get to Chicago, in part because we didn't have time, or Jerry was the one to blame, in large part because he was the one who hired the contractor, or The attorney himself was in small part responsible for this witness. [Late 1300s]

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in part

Mercedes are lagging behind their rivals when it comes to developing their car this season, apparently at least in part because they front-loaded their spend early in the season.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The research was supported in part by the European Union, the European Research Council and the Royal Society.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Wang has succeeded in building hype for Muse, in part with an unconventional internet campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Amodei is considered a leading figure in the effective altruism and rationalism movements, which aim in part to reduce AI's risks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Emma never thinks of herself, if she can do good to others,” rejoined Mr. Woodhouse, understanding but in part.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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