Sentence examples for almost wanting from inspiring English sources

The phrase "almost wanting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a feeling of desire or longing that is not fully realized or is just shy of being complete.
Example: "She felt almost wanting for the companionship she had lost over the years."
Alternatives: "nearly desiring" or "close to yearning".

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I'm almost wanting to abstain".

One closes the novel, almost wanting to see one of the horrible things.

When I interviewed him for this article, he was affable, nonconfrontational and willing (almost wanting) to chat about his feelings.

It doesn't matter that most drivers travel 25 miles or less per day, or that a city like London now has more charging points than petrol stations, says Garland: "Customers are almost wanting a charging point on every street corner before they can take that plunge".

"I was suddenly looking at meat, almost wanting some.

Even more so when she is interviewed - you are left, impatiently, almost wanting to pull the words out of her mouth.

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She almost wants to.

I almost wanted to cry.

People almost want to avoid you.

You almost want to avert your eyes.

One almost wants to hug her.

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