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The phrase "almost a precondition" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or requirement that is nearly essential but not entirely necessary.
Example: "Having prior experience in the field is almost a precondition for being considered for this position."
Alternatives: "nearly a prerequisite" or "practically a requirement".
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It is therefore almost a precondition of supporting it that you do not entirely support it.
The EU has told the Visegrad bunch that regional co-operation is almost a precondition for joining the club.
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Whereas Ramsey in the book, and presumably Jeff in real life, insist on marriage almost as a precondition of the relationship.
But what economists almost universally cite as a precondition — a political overhaul that produces effective and reliable institutions that investors trust, and a resilient, diversified economy — so far remains out of reach.
"We stop climate change, or that's that," says Bruno. "That's a precondition for conserving almost everything".
"We've actually done almost everything that Republicans asked to be done several years ago as a precondition to move forward on comprehensive immigration reform".
But dialogue is a precondition to understanding.
Is quiet a precondition of democracy?
It should not be a precondition.
"You established it as a precondition.
So the modern period is a precondition for these policies.
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