brink

Example Sentences

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"The strategy here is to drive the system to the brink," Herrero told AFP.

From Barron's

But it was not Manchester United's day, it was Manchester City, on the brink of a first league title in 10 years, who were in party mood.

From BBC

After failing to qualify for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy are on the brink of becoming the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive tournaments.

From BBC

The Iberian lynx is one of the world's rarest wildcats and was on the brink of extinction in the early 2000s, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining.

From BBC

But that strategy has dramatically backfired, propelling the aging franchise closer to the brink of the point of no return.

From Los Angeles Times