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The phrase "almost nine years" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a duration of time that is just short of nine years, often in contexts discussing experience, age, or time spent on a project.
Example: "I have been working in this field for almost nine years, and I have gained a lot of valuable experience."
Alternatives: "nearly nine years" or "about nine years".
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For almost nine years, however, the museum has been closed.
Hägg's record had stood for almost nine years.
Microsoft released Windows 7 in 2009, almost nine years ago.
Ted has been commissioner of D.P.W. for almost nine years.
"Itai has been my husband for almost nine years.
We have now worked together for almost nine years.
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Almost twenty years.
"For almost thirty years".
For almost seventy years, it was forgotten.
He was almost sixty years old.
They dated exclusively for almost two years.
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