not quite
Example Sentences
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Although the Fourth of July “has not quite dwindled away,” he wrote, now it is good for nothing more than “burning fire-crackers!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
But it’s not quite that simple, Holland says.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
"It's a strange material because it's obviously not a liquid. However, it's also not quite solid. This opens new and intriguing engineering possibilities," Barthelat said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
Alex hugged her, and it wasn’t quite the same as hugging Jack and not quite the same as snuggling into Selkie, but it made her believe that the world might get better again.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
