borderline

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The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel voted 3:2 that the on-field decision of no penalty was correct, which shows it was a borderline call.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“It’s borderline hoarder, I’m not going to lie,” Sugarman added, as Spelling was forced to agree.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

By the numbers alone, Valenzuela’s candidacy is borderline.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

“Pageant stuff,” Adina said, forcing herself to sound extrachipper and borderline stupid, the tone that disarmed people, made them think you weren’t a threat.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray