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quase

(Of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

      quase

      (Superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

            The superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree.

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                  Used to form the superlative.

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                        However, most energy industry experts think the future involves some new nuclear.
                        The Guardian
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                        However, most market participants are able to access open-outcry trading, Duffy said.
                        Reuters
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                        Right now, that's a problem without a good solution for most people.
                        Reuters
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                        However things are different in most of modern-day Europe and North America.
                        BBC
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                        WANT to know the most dangerous words in the market right now?
                        News.com.au
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                        He said: We are the most affected region in all of Europe.
                        The Guardian
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                        Conclusion: Trichiasis is a public health problem in most LGAs in Kano.
                        Pubmed
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                        It said the shortage of the vaccine affected most countries in Europe.
                        The Irish Times
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                        OPINION:Past behaviour is by far the most accurate indicator of future performance.
                        The Irish Times
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                        Serious Money: Emerging markets have come of age, most notably in Asia.
                        The Irish Times
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                        It was the single most democratic system of church government in Europe.
                        How the scots invented the modern world: the true story of how w...
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                        That includes our most fundamental right as citizens: the right to vote.
                        Ebony
                        13
                        Today, cams are, by far, the most common form of traditional protection.
                        Climbing Magazine
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                        Personal good health is the single most important concern of most people.
                        The Irish Times
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                        So far, most countries in most cases have acted in good faith.
                        Reuters
                        16
                        Ireland has one of the most centralised systems of government in Europe.
                        The Irish Times
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