Sentence examples for almost winning from inspiring English sources

But after almost winning this event last year, Paulson hoped this weekend would be his turn.

Nigel Mansell won the 1986 award for his efforts in almost winning the F1 World Championship.

"Barack Obama had a strategy of almost winning by losing," Mr. Tracey said in an interview.

"We did that against the odds a couple of years ago (almost winning the title with a Suarez-inspired side).

It's almost winning — having victory within your grasp and then having your heart ripped out at the last moment.

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jnr, was the more successful, becoming a senator before almost winning the vice presidency this year.

And she almost won.

And still almost won.

"We almost won," he said.

And we almost won.

The Pacers almost won.