as in almost
very close to but not completely
dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere
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In the executive order formalizing Trump’s new tariffs, including baseline 10% tariffs for almost all countries, exemptions were broadly defined as products in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, lumber, copper, critical minerals and energy sectors.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025 -
Meanwhile, the British pound gained almost 0.3% against the greenback to trade at $1.341, and the Swiss franc was 0.1% higher.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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First, meet with your team and discuss how their efforts have practically helped your company carry out its purpose and mission.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The reaction to the pitch can be creative or practically minded.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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The church, which is heavily invested in protecting the environment, had secured nearly $28,000 to plant 16 native trees on its property with the hope of bringing more shade to the neighborhood.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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And the French chief minister Cardinal Richelieu used diplomacy to stall with Spain for nearly a decade so that France could mobilize.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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UConn Health has about 9,000 ConnectiCare patients that are affected, Walker said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Keep in Mind The fan takes about 20 seconds to ramp up after turning it on.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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“All but.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20but. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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