In the end, the trade group won a partial victory.
But the large award, in reality, represents only a partial victory.
Critics called the decision a partial victory only because the school would no longer be subject to the legal requirements of public schools.
She won a partial victory, but could not defeat him entirely.
But this partial victory left a legacy of ill feeling.
The California state court suit has already brought her a partial victory.
But the protesters could claim only a partial victory for their efforts.
The resolution, if passed, would represent only a partial victory for the Administration.
But the deal appears to give a partial victory to both sides.
Today's move left both sides in the debate claiming a partial victory.