Sentence examples for almost at a snail from inspiring English sources

The 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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But most of them are proceeding at a snail's pace.

From the moment the announcement of Mr. Obuchi's stroke was made, late Sunday evening, the succession of events here has been almost blindingly fast for a country more used to political changes measured at a snail's pace.

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.

There are almost no facilities for disabled people at all, and government promises to supply them advance at a snail's pace.

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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