border on
Example Sentences
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"We consider these acts illegal. They border on international piracy," said President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
We had travelled into the dangerous area, about 12km from the Niger border, on Saturday under police escort and with extra security personnel for protection.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, after Bangkok said it was pausing the implementation of a US-backed peace deal.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
Melodee was last confirmed seen on surveillance camera near the Utah-Colorado border on Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025
He put his hand on the fence and watched the people filing through the border on foot a few yards away.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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