cusp
Example Sentences
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The company separately stands on the cusp of announcing a major semiconductor initiative, according to CEO Elon Musk.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
On the cusp of summer, Des Moines taxi drivers were ordered to keep the air conditioning off.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Some of these systems are already in use, or are on the cusp of widespread commercialization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
On the cusp of achieving his lifetime's dream, understandably he wants to make sure he does not say anything he might regret.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Hugh has been advised to try again: scores can fluctuate according to stress and circumstance, and he's right on the cusp of Mensa qualification.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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