Sentence examples for almost sorry from inspiring English sources

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almost feel sorry

The phrase "almost sorry" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a feeling of regret or remorse that is not fully genuine or is somewhat diminished.
Example: "I’m almost sorry for what I said, but I still believe it was the right thing to do."
Alternatives: "kind of sorry" or "sort of regretful."

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"I was almost sorry I got it back.

The New York Times

But they often walk away almost sorry for having bothered him.

The New York Times - Sports

(I was almost sorry; the windows lit up in the dark looked so fine).

Independent

Now I am almost sorry I will never again see it for the first time.

The New York Times - Arts

So pure and brave a fish—I was almost sorry to see it come to this.

The New Yorker

But the venom raining down on McClaren's head is making me feel almost sorry for him.

The Guardian - Opinion

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I'd quote the lyrics, but they're so bad, I almost feel sorry for her.

Wikipedia

I almost felt sorry for her.

The New Yorker

"I almost feel sorry for Wozniacki.

The New York Times - Sports

One almost feels sorry for Ronaldo.

The New York Times - Sports

ONE might almost feel sorry for Martha Stewart.

The New York Times

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