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[awl-mohst, awl-mohst] / ˈɔl moʊst, ɔlˈmoʊst /


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She was also battling back from a severe lower back injury that left her almost paralyzed last year.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

That metric gauges how likely chances are to result in goals, taking into account a range of variables, and Arsenal finished with almost three times the xG total of City.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

James has been making content for almost six years, and he said he’s seen influencers come and go after market upturns and downturns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The CEO controls 6.4 billion SpaceX shares, almost half of the stock outstanding.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

But after moments in front of the class that felt more like years, Kathy clumsily folded up her unread poem, stuffed it into her pocket, and ran home almost halfway through the rez.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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