almost

Example Sentences

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The scene is quiet, domestic, almost disarmingly ordinary.

From Salon

If the stakes weren’t so high, it would have been almost comical to see an adult behave so childishly in such a formal setting.

From Salon

It is almost a rite of passage for a successful England team to first suffer a chastening Calcutta Cup loss at Murrayfield.

From Barron's

Across the Atlantic, meanwhile, the situation appears almost upside-down.

From Salon

Bruce Mouat's world champions have now won four of their opening five matches in northern Italy, with six victories almost certain to guarantee a place in the last four and a shot at the medals.

From BBC