cusp
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The striker scored four times in the World Cup qualifiers and is on the cusp of becoming the country's record goalscorer.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Instead, oil prices are on the cusp of falling back to their prewar levels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The S&P 500 on Thursday finished right on the cusp of a critical support line that, if broken, could portend more losses for stocks in the coming days and weeks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Olsen: I’ve heard you describe yourself as a zillennial cusp.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
He imagined the follicles on the cusp of drying out and falling to the ground like pine needles.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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