almost

Example Sentences

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In the two years after his first Rabo loan, McClain fell into overdraft dozens of times, sometimes almost daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Ranchers, retirees, and longtime residents built an information network almost overnight.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

She offers low-quality shirts for around $14, and copies closer to the originals for almost $40.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

I hated that gloomy old house and sometimes I almost hated Willem for always seeing the dark, hard side of things.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom