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

Yet it was there, having almost given up on football entirely, that Tuchel began his journey to World Cup management.

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

I can almost feel the rage coursing through her.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold