almost
Example Sentences
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But on that day, the Wolverines’ punter could almost be forgiven for fumbling a long snap that came spiraling toward him in frigid autumn conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
If the system were followed for twenty years without correction, religious festivals would shift by almost four weeks relative to the seasons.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
So the ability to simply buy a jar descended from it feels like an almost comically specific luxury: somebody else has already done the sticky part.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
In 2020, it was global lockdowns that sapped demand for fuel almost overnight, while triggering a short-lived U.S. recession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
The trees’ crisscrossing branches stretch almost across the whole road, quieting the hum from the main street behind us.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
