Sentence examples for but I almost from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "but I almost" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something almost happened or was almost done, but did not actually occur. It can also be used to express regret or disappointment. Example: "I was going to attend the party, but I almost missed it because of traffic."

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But I almost skipped it.

The New York Times

"But I almost never use it.

The New Yorker

But I almost never get it.

Independent

"But I almost feel sorry for Trump.

The Guardian - Books

That's all he said, but I almost lost my mind.

The New York Times

I rarely kill, but I almost never bomb.

The New York Times

It's a question I'm asked almost every week, but I almost always answer no.

The New York Times

And is he, I ask, but I almost don't want to, happy with the choices he has made?

Independent

"It sounds horrible to say, but I almost felt relieved," Morgan-Davies recalled.

The New Yorker

"But I almost had 40 goals last year and I didn't score in 20 straight games.

The New York Times - Sports

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With all my strength I was really trying to get that performance in my grasp, [but] I almost felt like I'd lost before I'd started.

BBC

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