almost

Example Sentences

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A court pathologist found that Nowak would have almost certainly died of his injuries at the scene, even if paramedics had immediately intervened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Because I find it almost impossible to reflect on the current time I’m in,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Travolta’s perspective on life and death seems collective, almost optimistic, as if dying is merely a long-haul journey between this existence and the next, with everyone he’s loved and lost waiting there with open arms.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He stepped in, almost disappeared immediately, and then encouraged me to follow.

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