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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Vassos' journey to finding love is almost over, and fans nationwide have theories about the winner.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some people come to almost full stops with no explanation in order to turn or cut me off for funsies... what?Dalton Ross, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Joker has become a classic Halloween costume, practically joining the ranks of vampires and wicked witches.Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fashionable Suitcases July Carry On July luggage is known for being practically indestructible and can stand up to a truck running over it (just watch this TikTok).Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The demand for green space among participants was nearly unanimous, and attendees were also broadly enthusiastic about building new businesses and housing.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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These mini sculptural wonders will be displayed amongst nearly a dozen Yoshino cherry trees.William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Since there are about 10 million faceblind Americans, that adds up to about 2 million people living the nightmare of being unable to protect themselves from an effectively invisible menace.Sadie Dingfelder, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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State transportation officials who want to expand Amtrak rail to Wisconsin's population centers of Madison, Green Bay, Waukesha County and other communities project the move could attract about 250,000 new passengers to the trains within a decade and an additional 1.6 million by 2050.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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“All but.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20but. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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