Historical clue formulations

• "Nearly done!" — 2026-03-08
• Cry toward the end of a list — 2021-01-28
• "Almost finished!" — 2019-11-22
• "Almost finished!" — 2018-08-06
• "Just about done" — 2017-10-15
• "Just about done" — 2014-09-05
• "Almost there!" — 2013-05-03
• "Almost finished!" — 2011-08-14
• Comment when you're almost done — 2006-10-28
• Nearing-completion comment — 2000-02-18