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It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is close to being overcome or losing, but has not yet fully succumbed.
Example: "In the final moments of the game, the team was almost defeated, but they managed to score a last-minute goal to secure their victory."
Alternatives: "nearly overcome" or "close to losing".
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But Worcestershire's new number four has almost defeated the technology.
"She was almost defeated in a way," Ms. Gruss said.
More important, she said, was that she escaped the low expectations that almost defeated her.
Mr. Garcetti was almost defeated four years ago after the Simpson trial.
Between the books and the old pals, the chaos almost defeated him.
On Sunday, California's governor, Jerry Brown, sounded resigned, almost defeated, while offering a downbeat projection.
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The Daleks almost defeat them with the equivalent of a "Hey guys, there's cake in the mail room for Karen's birthday" email.
This does seem to almost defeat the purpose of the policy, which is unfortunate, since the intentions expressed in the policy do seem positive.
Ibaka was a cornerstone of the Thunder's recent run of success and his defense was integral Oklahoma City almost defeating the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals.
In the ad, Mr. Franks reminded voters that he was outspent 10 to 1 while "almost defeating Jon Corzine for U.S. Senate".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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