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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost definitely was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a high degree of certainty about something that occurred in the past, while still acknowledging a slight possibility of doubt.
Example: "The evidence suggests that the event almost definitely was a result of human error."
Alternatives: "most likely was" or "probably was".
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