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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost dropped" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something was nearly let go or fell, often implying a close call or near miss.
Example: "I was carrying the fragile vase when I tripped, and I almost dropped it."
Alternatives: "nearly dropped" or "close to dropping".
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I almost dropped a gaff.
He almost dropped them.
My face almost dropped into the cake.
"I almost dropped the phone," she said.
I almost dropped my cookie.
I was so staggered I almost dropped the tray.
"I literally almost dropped out every year of high school".
Rubio began more than thirty points behind, and almost dropped out.
Failed math, almost dropped out, became a history major, graduated with honors.
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"Very dramatically one of the planes almost dropped into the sea".
Burkhardt almost dropped it there, but she couldn't.
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