almost never

Example Sentences

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“If we invest wisely in life extension technologies, in 40 years, we’ll all be able to annoy our friends with complaints like ‘immortality almost never works,'” he said.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Unlike in the past, trainers almost never run horses with just two or even three weeks’ rest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

McGraths Flat stands out because it preserves features that are almost never seen.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

They almost never have the ability to buy other banks with cash.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

That was his way of letting me know that—even though he was almost never there when I came home from school—he knew that the kitchen was always my first stop.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg