almost

Example Sentences

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In Mr. Meslow’s telling, almost no one involved expected the pilot to get picked up for a series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The firm says Critical Metals can achieve almost $200 billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization once the first phase of drilling is at 100% capacity.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s almost heartbreaking that a whole room full of people had to hear him feel bad and keep being furious.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

There was something almost charmed about him, because he never seemed to make a mistake.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It was almost a ridiculous suggestion, since the walk to Sandy June’s was ten minutes tops, even if you were being lazy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith