bordering
Example Sentences
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Ceuta is closer yet, sitting on the North African coast, bordering Moroccan territory, as does another Spanish exclave, the city of Melilla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
There was no immediate response from Moscow, which has previously described similar interceptions as illegal and "bordering on international piracy".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Still, some see these plans as bordering on science fiction.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Overnight into Wednesday, Russia said its air defences intercepted 354 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including areas bordering Ukraine and annexed Crimea.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
“I’ve been trying,” I said, bordering on tears.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
