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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost gave up" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a moment when someone was very close to surrendering or quitting but ultimately decided to continue.
Example: "After weeks of struggling with the project, I almost gave up, but then I found the motivation to push through."
Alternatives: "nearly surrendered" or "was on the verge of quitting."
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"And I almost gave up.
Twice I almost gave up.
She almost gave up on the book.
At around 4.30am, I almost gave up.
"I almost gave up," the author recalled.
I almost gave up on this blouse.
She barely made it, almost gave up the ghost.
Ms. Giannini took one look around and almost gave up.
She also almost gave up on this year's afternoon run.
Feeling a sinking nausea, I almost gave up.
"I think we almost gave up because of that," said Roberts.
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