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almost

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


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I’ve been out of that job for almost a year, and the conversation has finally changed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Its market value is almost double all of theirs combined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"Now our street is almost full, and more people are on their way," she said with an incredulous laugh, a bashful smile lighting up her face.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Galifianakis: “Oh, you’re almost turning 6. OK. Then that makes sense.… What are the names of your 11 children?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

But Father’s patience, his almost mystic rapport with the harmonies of watchworks, these were not things that could be taught.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom