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The phrase "almost overcome" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it to describe a situation when someone almost managed to complete a task or achieve a goal, but did not quite make it. For example: After facing numerous setbacks, I was almost overcome and ready to give up, but then I found the strength to keep going.
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I melted into my chair, almost overcome with dual emotions.
Animated and involved, almost overcome at times, Mr. Bostridge could hardly stand still.
In France, the republic is almost overcome by Mr Le Pen.
One reporter was almost overcome when Mr. Kressley told her that he liked her handbag.
They look at each other for several seconds, almost overcome by their mutual respect.
Ms. Pompeo, it should be said, has charms that almost overcome the limitations of her flimsy, convenient character.
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The revolving world in the sunken pit staggers and almost overcomes her.
On record, YG has charm, almost overcoming a severe lack of imagination.
Israeli control of this zone would also protect Jordan from Palestinian irredentism, which almost overcame the kingdom in 1970.
The loss was especially painful for Thorpe because he almost overcame a three-shot deficit with only five holes to play.
Too bad, because Nick Farco, the young actor playing the young actor, is assured and engaging enough that he almost overcomes the script's wan stretches.
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