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I almost lose vs I almost lost

The correct phrase is 'I almost lost.' 'Lost' is the past tense form of the verb 'lose,' and this is the appropriate form to use in this context. 'I almost lose' is incorrect because it does not match the past tense form that is needed in this situation.
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I almost lose

'I almost lose' is incorrect. The verb 'lose' should be in the past tense form 'lost' in this context.

The correct phrase should be 'I almost lost.' Use 'lost' as the past tense form of 'lose' when referring to a past event that almost happened.
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Alternatives:

  • I almost lost
  • I nearly lost
  • I came close to losing
  • I was on the verge of losing
  • I narrowly avoided losing

I almost lost

'I almost lost' is the correct phrase to use in this context. 'Lost' is the past tense form of the verb 'lose.'

Use 'I almost lost' when referring to a past event that was very close to happening but did not actually occur.
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  • The Day I Almost Lost My Wife. by Michael Garner, M.A., LMFT. The last few weeks have been absolutely crazy. My wife had what was supposed to be a relatively ...
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  • How I Almost Lost the Bible. Gregory Alan Thornbury. Had it not been for the first editor of CT, I likely would have gone the way of liberal scholar Bart ...
  • Jun 30, 2024 ... I almost lost my mind ... I loved playing devil jin since I took tekken seriously in tekken 7 and now in 8. Him and asuka were my mains since ...
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... 10 Years ago Today i almost Lost my Life in a tragic Wreck by Flipping 5 Times in a Ford Expedition But i also Lost My Big Brother in the Process.
  • Apr 17, 2018 ... Opinion |. I almost lost my sons to 'Fortnite'. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new ...
  • Jul 19, 2023 ... I Almost Lost a Friendship — After Writing a Book About Friendship. In this essay, author Christie Tate writes about navigating a difficult ...
  • Apr 28, 2022 ... When I Saw the Shark, I Almost Lost It! Ron Upshaw · Nation News. I know it's a cliché at this point, but trying something new is scary. Don ...
  • May 5, 2022 ... Definition of I almost lost it. If it doesn't mean literally, that is, to nearly lose an object, it means to lose your composure or temper.

Alternatives:

  • I nearly lost
  • I came close to losing
  • I was on the verge of losing
  • I narrowly avoided losing
  • I just about lost

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