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almost

[awl-mohst, awl-mohst] / ˈɔl moʊst, ɔlˈmoʊst /


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Scott is almost 10 years sober, a powerfully built man in his early 60s with an electric energy.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

One theory describes an almost complete apocalypse, with human populations abruptly disappearing from areas closest to the eruption.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

It’s been almost exactly 11 years since The Wall Street Journal began publishing reporter John Carreyrou’s groundbreaking coverage on the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes’s Theranos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

He has nine touchdowns, two interceptions, a 106.2 rating and six sacks — almost two-thirds fewer than Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

But after moments in front of the class that felt more like years, Kathy clumsily folded up her unread poem, stuffed it into her pocket, and ran home almost halfway through the rez.

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


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