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The phrase "almost obligatory" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is not strictly required but is highly expected or customary in a particular context.
Example: "In our company, attending the annual meeting is almost obligatory for all employees."
Alternatives: "nearly mandatory" or "practically required".
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Sharing is almost obligatory.
IT SEEMS almost obligatory to begin with Moore's Law.
With foreign wineries, advance word is almost obligatory.
Honey cake is almost obligatory; this one looks excellent.
Seeing the penguin colony at Boulders Beach is almost obligatory for any visitor to Cape Town.
These difficult expenditures were almost obligatory despite strong leadership from local governors and mayors.
Top officials at the Justice Department describe such leak prosecutions as almost obligatory.
The first goal arrived just before the half-hour and with it the almost obligatory controversy.
In the 90s image of chill-out music scented candles and soapsuds were almost obligatory.
The idea of mistresses, almost obligatory for the Colombian male, mocks her belief in traditional marriage.
It's a pity there is no cafe pianist -- once almost obligatory -- softly playing nostalgic tunes.
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