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used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely
- She almost missed the bus but managed to catch it just in time.
- The puzzle was challenging, but he almost solved it before giving up.
- The store was almost empty, with just a few customers browsing the aisles.
- They were almost ready to leave when they realized they forgot their tickets.
- The project was almost complete, with only a few finishing touches remaining.