as in almost
very close to but not completely
dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere
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Adverb
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Recent information from the Energy Information Administration shows that transportation accounts for almost 40 percent of U.S. CO2 output.—
PATRICK CASEY, DEBRA FISER, WHIT HALL and GARY WHEELER Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025 -
Alcaraz, a deadline-day addition, showed some nice touches in a deeper role too, but slipped late on as Bournemouth almost netted a third.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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In the postgame locker room, Butler’s personal music was so loud, microphones practically had to be shoved down Kyle Lowry’s tonsils on a night Lowry scored 28.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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To succeed, practically any organization needs accountability, teamwork, smart decision-making and, yes, an occasional stroke of luck.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Royalton Splash Punta Cana, an Autograph Collection Resort and Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic There are several waterslides to choose from at Royalton Splash Punta Cana, including a rollercoaster-style slide and a multilane water slide where riders hit speeds of nearly 45 feet per second.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The DreamWorks robot survival adventure took Best Feature along with nearly ever other category (it was not nominated for Best Writing and Best Storyboarding).—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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If Donkey Kong decides to delay his barrel throw about 19 times in a row, Mario would actually be able to complete the kill screen normally, without the broken ladder glitch (and without facing many barrels, even).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Rubio said the Trump administration has signed about $40 million in waivers in order for the mission to continue.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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