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The phrase "almost started" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something was very close to beginning but did not actually commence.
Example: "I almost started my presentation on time, but I got caught up in a last-minute discussion."
Alternatives: "nearly began" or "was on the verge of starting."
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I almost started crying".
"He almost started to cry.
"I almost started crying driving here today.
I almost started wailing myself.
"I almost started crying," he said.
"It almost started world war three.
I almost started laughing in the end.
I almost started directing traffic around it.
His eyes were streaming and he almost started hallucinating".
I almost started crying; I felt really, really awful.
"I almost started to cry," Moonves said later.
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