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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost always took" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a frequent action or behavior that occurs nearly all the time, but not quite always.
Example: "She almost always took the same route to work, preferring the familiar streets over the new ones."
Alternatives: "nearly always took" or "most often took".
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He almost always took the call.
Cases that resulted in payment or that involved more severe patient injuries almost always took longer.
Because these sewing visits almost always took place during school hours, I didn't see her much.
He almost always took his patients' side when they complained about doctors who had "discriminated" against them for needing opioids.
Clifton observed that Shafer almost always took a cynical view of family members: they were never motivated by love or duty, only by avarice.
While the reviews for each were decidely negative, critics almost always took note of Mr. Clementi's ability to raise a film's sex appeal.
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Americans have almost always taken growth for granted.
"I've almost always taken my dogs to work, too.
But Trinidad almost always takes control late in fights.
Skate almost always takes a rich butter sauce, sharpened with vinegar.
New York is a labor bastion and the United Federation of Teachers almost always takes the adjective "influential".
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