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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost matches" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that something is very close to being the same or equivalent, but not quite there.
Example: "The color of the paint almost matches the curtains, but it's slightly lighter."
Alternatives: "nearly corresponds" or "close to matching".
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American officials say replanting almost matches eradication.
This bound almost matches the upper bound O(n6).
Joyful almost matches, but does not suggest hollering.
Its sense of tradition almost matches the Ryman.
He lumbers along at a pace that almost matches Al Gore's for slowness.
The amount of debt we have incurred to pay for therapy almost matches our mortgage payment".
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Last year, Prince returned triumphantly and Beyoncé almost matched his preening.
The other 115 almost matched or outpaced the national trend.
Actually, Roger almost matched Pedro the last time.
He almost matched him for aces, going down 8-7.
In others, boys had the advantage in math and almost matched girls on English-related subjects.
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