almost

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If inflation remains elevated, interest rates will rise, which he said was like “gravity” to almost all asset prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Oil prices also fell this morning, with futures for Brent crude, the international benchmark, sliding almost 2% back below $110 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It released eye stress because we studied from eight o’clock in the morning until almost noon time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“People like you!” the president exclaimed, sounding almost surprised as lawmakers cheered and applauded.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Mutti was shouting after him, shrieking almost; but I could see it was pointless, that Karli had made up his mind.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo