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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost asked" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that someone was on the verge of asking something but ultimately did not do so.
Example: "I almost asked her about the project, but I decided to wait for the right moment."
Alternatives: "nearly inquired" or "was close to asking".
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The fish was so delicious I almost asked for seconds.
I almost asked her if she knew that he didn't speak to any of us.
"At the last one, I almost asked Matt Corby for ID," Patience giggles.
I was so inspired I almost asked out the waiter when he brought the check.
"We almost asked for their autographs after the game," she said.
LaKira had almost asked her 7-year-old daughter, Raniyah, to walk with her to the carryout place Aug. 30.
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BID almost asks to be overlooked.
It was almost asking to be hijacked.
Listen, Mona, I would almost ask you to lie.
I believe there are certain MPs within our party who are almost asking to be deselected.
"They're almost asking to be attacked," said the diplomat, who requested anonymity because of the delicacy of the matter.
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