bordering on
Example Sentences
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A representative passage: “ ‘He certainly at Princeton, I would say, was just a nice guy, and bordering on humble,’ said one friend who went on to a legal career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“The magnitude of revision in growth cluster earnings expectations is bordering on surreal,” they say.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Hackett cautioned that increased use of leverage targeting segments of the stock market can be a sign of “optimism that is bordering on a lottery mentality.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
"However, the law does allow the Attorney General to file an indictment against the person who made the statement, but this is a rare event, bordering on non-existent."
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
“We’ve been sent by Mr. Wellbeloved,” he replied, his tone bordering on defiance.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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