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

The movie’s title refers to a key chain from a gift shop that Jeremy, who almost never speaks, presents to his younger sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Sadly, the diligent peasants almost never achieved the future economic security they so craved through their hard work in the present.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari