almost

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The study involved more than 5,300 U.S. adults age 50 and older and followed them for almost nine years, on average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The 60 trading partners listed – including the UK, the EU, Canada, and Japan – account for almost all of the goods sold to the US.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

After an hour’s wait in the rain, they got their reward: Fireflies pulsing in sync, almost like a heartbeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

MLAs are already entitled to an annual allowance for attending Stormont worth almost £7,000 for those travelling the furthest distances.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“In those times it was necessary. I really don’t like to talk of it. I have almost forgotten.”

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly