almost

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As medical historian Richard Shryock observed: “In reviewing the circumstances of health in early America, one almost wonders that so many people survived and that the country grew and prospered.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

When U.S. futures closed above Brent on Apr. 2, it was the first time it had happened in almost four years.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Bank of America’s fund-management survey, published Tuesday, is the most bearish it’s been in almost a year — but perhaps not pessimistic enough to produce an obvious rebound signal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"Even though the origin of the p-nuclei has been a topic of study for over 60 years, measurements of important reactions on short-lived isotopes are almost non-existent," said Tsantiri.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The mom sees me staring and smiles, her quill earrings so long they almost dangle onto the plate.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith