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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost at a snail" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to be a misinterpretation of the idiom "moving at a snail's pace," which describes something that is very slow.
Example: "The traffic was moving at a snail's pace during rush hour."
Alternatives: "moving very slowly" or "at a glacial pace."
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"The progress has been very, very slow, almost at a snail's pace," he said.
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The constant movement, even at a snail's pace, creates a magnetic attraction, so it's almost impossible not to shuffle along with it.
Most left in a hurry, but the return was at a snail's pace.
Almost four years after the F.C.C.'s rosy prediction, the transition to digital broadcasting continues at a snail's pace.
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Homeward bound at a snail's pace.
Expelling lattes at a snail's pace?
And they're moving at a snail's pace".
"It is moving at a snail's pace".
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