borderline

Example Sentences

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“The calcium score has value in borderline or intermediate-risk zones,” says Blaha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s a communication style or, more accurately, a manipulation tactic used by people who have a borderline personality disorder.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

The desire is already there — loud, obvious, borderline operatic.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Moments later, another borderline shot earned TKV the point deduction.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

She had been warned that she was now a borderline diabetic.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times