Sentence examples for almost asleep from inspiring English sources

The phrase "almost asleep" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being very close to falling asleep, often used in contexts related to sleepiness or drowsiness.
Example: "After a long day at work, I found myself almost asleep on the couch by 8 PM."
Alternatives: "nearly asleep" or "on the verge of sleep."

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"He was almost asleep," Girardi said.

We were so tired that we were almost asleep on our feet.

I was almost asleep, I heard police after that but didn't look out the window.

In the middle of the story he is so laid back he is almost asleep.

When I left him, he was almost asleep, holding the suddenly enormous book to his fragile body.

Joyce was almost asleep, and Stravinsky, in an uppity way, later claimed he didn't recognise the author of Ulysses.

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"I almost fell asleep," Bel said.

One day I almost fell asleep.

Mr. North almost falls asleep before his guests leave.

"And then I went in and almost fell asleep".

I almost fell asleep in the office this afternoon.

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