almost lift

Examples (10)

• He hugged her, almost lifting her off the ground.
• The box was so heavy, he could almost lift it, but not quite.
• She strained to almost lift the huge rock, but it was too heavy.
• With a mighty effort, he managed to almost lift the fallen tree.
• The powerful crane could almost lift the entire car, balancing it precariously.
• I watched him try to almost lift the suitcase, but it proved too much.
• The strong wind seemed to almost lift the small shed from its foundation.
• He bent down, ready to almost lift the child onto his shoulders.
• The magician made the table almost lift off the floor, astonishing the audience.
• Despite her injury, she could almost lift her arm above her head.