in part

[in part] {adv. phr.}

To some extent; partly; not wholly. — Often used with "large" or "small".

/We planted the garden in pan with flowers. But in large part we planted vegetables./

/Tom was only in small part responsible./

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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