Sentence examples for almost leads to from inspiring English sources

Also, Sean Bean's Boromir has an agonised, ambiguous fascination with the Ring which almost leads to calamity.

"Having it be Senator Kennedy's seat almost leads to people really wanting to be helpful," Mr. Carrick said.

At one point, she addresses King by his actual name — Michael — which almost leads to her being ejected from the room as a spy, or an "incognegro," as King calls her.

A woman who decides to become a priestess is particularly alluring, as is a girl who is destined to marry the emperor (prompting an adventure that almost leads to his downfall).

Looking at the Ottomans and the Hapsburgs almost leads to nostalgia, albeit with many qualifications.

The plan fails miserably and almost leads to full-fledged sexual assault on Kevin.

A similar fight almost led to default in 2011, and damaged the nation's credit rating.

News of the takeover prompted a run on the bank that almost led to its collapse.

In the case of Cuba, that almost led to a nuclear war.

The amount of public funds earmarked for the bridge almost led to the plans being derailed.

Its population was once widespread but persecution almost led to extinction in the UK.