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as in almost
very close to but not completely
I nearly fell down the stairs
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While the cameras were rolling, Anderson taught the climbers about the importance of temperate rainforests (Tongass National Forest is the world’s largest at nearly 17 million acres) and took them salmon fishing.
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Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
In truth, the revenge scheme that nearly ended the life of Nicholas Ravenscroft started with Stephen.
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Another nearly $63 million supports Slotkin and is targeting Rogers for defeat.
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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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Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
In truth, the revenge scheme that nearly ended the life of Nicholas Ravenscroft started with Stephen.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Another nearly $63 million supports Slotkin and is targeting Rogers for defeat.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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