almost

Example Sentences

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Vonn, who is almost 11 years older, had already gone in the opposite direction, moving west to Vail at 11 from her native Minnesota in search of a bigger, steeper slope.

From Barron's

He finished second in the short program after struggling on multiple jumps, trailing Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama’s electrifying performance by almost 10 points.

From Los Angeles Times

Cathy said Kirsty, who was working as a glamour model, had been in a relationship with another man but had announced almost out of the blue that she was going to marry someone called Paul.

From BBC

Palmer has been dogged by a groin injury this season, and the three goals almost doubled his tally for the campaign - going from four Premier League goals to seven.

From BBC

Then, almost out of nowhere, replacement scrum-half George Horne slithered across the grass and into the corner, although Russell could not add the extras.

From BBC