almost

Example Sentences

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The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We saw oil prices go up by a factor of three almost overnight, and it triggered economic recession,” Victor said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Many felt Ukraine was ungrateful to Poland, which opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, and continues to provide shelter to almost a million refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Nike shoes also account for almost half of retailer Foot Locker’s discounted stock in U.K. and U.S. stores.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“You almost did! Why did the trashrat send me over here? Were you really in trouble?”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman