almost never

Example Sentences

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So we still talk on the phone constantly, but almost never by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion, he justified the high court’s decision, writing that “the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race.”

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“It’s almost never too late to prepare for retirement. There’s almost always a chance to make a correction to income or expenses,” Kolluri said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“I almost never find them in any thrift stores. I wait for people to basically sell me VCRs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Really sob in a way I almost never do.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko