in part

Related to in part: in the first place, On a par, pay heed, follow suit, give rise to, holding up

in part

Partially; not entirely. My decision to resign was motivated, in part, by the need to spend more time with my family.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in part

partly; to a lesser degree or extent. I was not there, in part because of my disagreement about the purpose of the meeting. I also had a previous appointment. I hope to win, in part because I want the prize money. in particular specifically; especially. I'm not going anywhere in particular. Of the three ideas, there is one I like in particular.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in part

Also, in large or small part . 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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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in ˈpart

partly; to some extent: Her success was due in part to luck. OPPOSITE: in full
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in part

To some extent; partly.
See also: part
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • for the most part
  • want no part in/of (something)
  • take (one's) part
  • take part
  • take somebody's part
  • take someone's part
  • be home free
  • sit back and let (something happen)
  • sit back and let happen
  • home free
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