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It was almost a year ago vs It was almost an year ago

The correct phrase is "it was almost a year ago." The use of the article "a" before "year" is necessary in this context.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 12565 views

It was almost a year ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that an event or period of time occurred nearly a year in the past.

Examples:

  • It was almost a year ago that we went on that trip.
  • It was almost a year ago when we last saw each other.
  • It was almost a year ago that I started my new job.
  • It was almost a year ago since we celebrated her birthday.
  • It was almost a year ago that I moved to this city.
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... Hard to believe it was almost a year ago when I traveled to Europe Most amazing trip ever filled with beautiful views.
  • Mar 27, 2019 ... It was almost a year ago we rescued Ronnie from a local shelter. He had been thrown out by his previous owners, discarded, unwanted and ...
  • Feb 11, 2022 ... It was almost a year ago I made a mock-up of this type of poster, it's nice to see that they made one :) · Comments Section · Community Info ...
  • Sep 21, 2024 ... jeremyfavia on September 21, 2024: "It was almost a year ago when I rediscovered my love for coffee. Was never really fond of adding sugar ...
  • Jan 30, 2024 ... It was almost a year ago that David Sinkinson and I left AppArmor the startup that we founded, which was acquired by Rave Mobile Safety then ...
  • Nov 13, 2023 ... It was almost a year ago exactly that S. and I had what will go down in household AOS history as one of the most pleasant, satisfying, and ...
  • May 31, 2023 ... Although it was almost a year ago that I graduated with my A.S. degree in Biotechnology during Summer 2022, last night I attended the ...
  • Sep 23, 2020 ... It was almost a year ago that I reported on a study revealing scavenging patterns of feral cats outside of a forensic investigation station.
  • Jul 21, 2006 ... It was but a mere moment in time - and it was almost a year ago. How times travels oh so fast when you re living it - fully. I look back on ...
  • Aug 15, 2024 ... My Mom Taught Me. It was almost a year ago exactly that I wrote about the passing of my Dad. I had shared just a handful of memories of ...

It was almost an year ago

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "an" should not be used before "year" in this context.

  • Feb 9, 2024 ... It was almost an year ago when I finished my masters and received the marksheet. I couldn't have imagined to secure a beautiful rank at university level. But ...
  • Jun 4, 2017 ... I don't know it was almost an year ago, when i was trading. Edit: i talked to the guy almost an year ago*.
  • Jun 14, 2023 ... It was almost an year ago when I started reading it, I related with it a little too much. The characters, their behaviours and their situations.
  • Aug 10, 2021 ... Maybe an MIUI update fixed it, I don't remember as it was almost an year ago. But yeah Netflix worked fine for me during that time. Upvote 4
  • Jun 17, 2014 ... Wow, it was almost an year ago... When Transformers Generation Metroplex went on sale and also made an appearance as an exclusive at San ...
  • Sep 22, 2014 ... It was almost an year ago and the teacher was absent :p. 3. kaguana Member Posts: 1,328. September 2014 · @CrevsDaak‌ Hmm are you sure ...
  • Aug 25, 2014 ... It was almost an year ago, and so late last year, by November I started training focusing on this Ironman race. When 2014 started I picked a ...
  • Jul 27, 2008 ... The post in question continues to get more comments than my main blog, in spite of the fact that it was almost an year ago, and I've stopped ...
  • Aug 20, 2021 ... However, I don't recall the exact steps of creating the UPI handle as it was almost an year ago. entice September 10, 2024, 3:01pm 15. Thanks ...
  • It was almost an year ago. I was working at Oracle. One day before leaving for work I check my mail. Nothing special. There was one mail though from my ...

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