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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost failed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something came very close to not succeeding or achieving a goal.
Example: "During the final exam, I almost failed due to my lack of preparation, but I managed to pull through at the last minute."
Alternatives: "nearly failed" or "was on the verge of failing".
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"He almost failed math".
Ferguson almost failed at the start.
It almost failed when a Canadian company threatened to corner its local energy supply: cow manure.
Curly Smart, a popular driver & trainer, almost failed to appear in the race.
The memorable phrase coined by Mr. Hartmann, counselor to the president, almost failed to survive.
George Washington almost failed the first; Bill Clinton finessed the second.
Strong as it may sound, it is a voice which almost failed her at the crucial moment.
John Franco, who now has a C stitched to his jersey, almost failed to perform them both.
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Words almost fail me".
The first thing you notice – or rather almost fail to notice – about City Books is its exterior.
It's so good that I almost fail to notice Jesy's horrible gold leggings.
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