brink
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Some U.S. officials said they were worried Iran wouldn’t fully meet Trump’s demands, potentially bringing both Washington and Tehran back to the brink in two weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
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 • Mar. 25, 2026
But that strategy has dramatically backfired, propelling the aging franchise closer to the brink of the point of no return.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
For other people reading this who suspect an elderly relative is being scammed or on the brink of being scammed, contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311 or legal services and Adult Protective Services.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Sometimes, on the very brink of certainty, I failed; yet still I clung to the hope which the next day or the next hour might realise.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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