almost

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“We wanted to show that Dunk is not a good fighter. So being close to him and having longer takes handheld, it’s almost like you have to hold your breath,” Danielsson explains.

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

What if the eye crinkles and the almost smiles are just him with something in his eye, or something stuck in his teeth?

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