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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost play" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation that is nearly or partially engaging in a playful or theatrical manner.
Example: "The children were in an almost play state, pretending to be superheroes while they ran around the yard."
Alternatives: "nearly playful" or "kind of playful".
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"They almost play by memory.
You can almost play anybody, and if Bill plays well, you're going to do well.
Hooper, as his two tries in the first Test showed, could almost play in the backs.
"Peter" is so tightly scripted and directed that the jokes almost play themselves, if the cast is halfway decent.
The scenes almost play themselves" Mr. Nunn said he believes the role is beyond the reach of most actors.
I almost play football in them before realising it's indoors and I will possibly perspire to death.
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David Rocchio (@drocchio) @hunterfelt @gdnussports This is one of those times when I wish I had a TV.Damn.More posts please; almost play-by-play'd be good.Thnks October 10, 2012 Yeah, I'm almost in that mode here.
He was almost playing himself.
The tournament has almost played out.
The inefficiency and the infrastructure almost played into the crime.
More telling are the roles Jackman almost played.
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