Sentence examples for almost allowed to from inspiring English sources

Because of host Rob Brydon going off on his tangents, having a pop at the Welsh (which he's almost allowed to do), or doing impressions – of his guests, of Bruno.

After 53 minutes Depay attempted a 30-yard effort which Middlesbrough's deputy goalkeeper almost allowed to slide under his body and there were similar efforts from Pereira, Fellaini and Lingard, all of which were dealt with far more efficiently by Majias.

At the other end, Tavares almost capitalised on confusion in the Angolan defence, as he was almost allowed to slip in before Lama gathered to avert the danger.

The Malians were almost allowed to double their lead immediately, with Gaxa's mistake allowing Samassa to break into Khune's area once more, but the big Malian forward shot straight at the South African keeper.

Most airlines demand that animals travel as cargo; they are almost never allowed to count as part of your carry-on baggage.

Politicians are almost not allowed to joke, just in case the things they say get taken in the wrong way.

In Syria, the U.N. is almost never allowed to deliver food or medicine to besieged civilians who oppose the regime.

But if you're in a bad mood and you're in the public eye, then you're almost not allowed to be in a bad mood.

His experience is worth its weight in gold, but his advancing years mean that he might not be as sharp as he used to be, as demonstrated when his mistake almost allowed Drogba to score for the Ivorians.

Russell, who actually plays golf (why?) almost won, but had an unlucky bounce which almost allowed Gandoofus to win, however, the Wizard deliberately tanked his last putt, allowing Jordan to take HOH.

It was a lovely notion, and Crystal almost allowed herself to sink into it.