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as in almost
very close to but not completely
I nearly fell down the stairs
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After nearly being no-hit during Thursday’s 13-2 loss to the Rays in a series finale in Tampa Bay, the Royals were blitzed by the White Sox at Rate Field.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Besides Lilly, nearly two out of every three stocks within the S&P 500 rose.
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Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi has nearly doubled so far in 2026.
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Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
That lawsuit nearly tripled the budget that ChildNet inherited from DCF and served as an impetus for creating the Children’s Services Council, which reduced the number of foster children.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Besides Lilly, nearly two out of every three stocks within the S&P 500 rose.
—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi has nearly doubled so far in 2026.
—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
That lawsuit nearly tripled the budget that ChildNet inherited from DCF and served as an impetus for creating the Children’s Services Council, which reduced the number of foster children.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
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Investors will be watching closely to see whom Burnham appoints to replace Rachel Reeves as the country’s finance minister, a move that is widely expected, analysts told CNN.
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Which side of a sun shade faces out Not using a sunshade properly almost defeats the purpose of using one at all.
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Your chance to take up to 70 percent off brands like Samsonite, Vionic, and New Balance is almost gone.
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Track Shorts and Button-Downs I’ve used track shorts and oversized button-downs as my go-to uniform since spring, practically becoming a cartoon character by rewearing the same outfit over and over.
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At one point, Witherspoon was asked a question about the impact of her iconic fashionista lawyer and practically burst into tears.
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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