When banks failed the notes were usually partly redeemed out of reserves, but sometimes became worthless.

Con grinned, feeling that she had partly redeemed herself from last night's disaster.

This was the worst show of the year, only partly redeemed by a not particularly exciting show about Degas and the Ballet.

This grandiosity is partly redeemed by Mr. Joel's endearing advocacy of old-fashioned romantic love.

It has been criticized for not publishing Czech comics, which was redeemed partly by local magazines, such as Pot.

Take, for example, "Backstreet Dreams," the farfetched tale of an autistic child partly redeemed by the love of a good woman and a bad man.

Occasional poor taste is partly redeemed by great wit, says Evan Thomas.

Bad or indifferent starters and main courses often turn out to be partly redeemed at the pudding stage.

Yet "Parenthood" is partly redeemed by a sterling cast.

The pretty four-poster was ample compensation for a bathtub more suited for dolls than human beings, partly redeemed by a functional "telephone" shower.