knife-edge
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, investors should watch Bitcoin through the long weekend with the Middle East situation on a knife edge and market-moving news all but inevitable.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
On this ground 20 years ago, another epic series was on a knife edge.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
But South Africa roared back into the contest in the second half of the day as Australia collapsed to 144-8 - a lead of 218 - to leave the match on a knife edge.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
"We're on a knife edge, we've got weeks, otherwise it's going to cost us a large chunk for no reason," Mr Gorton said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025
Thus the tropical forest, despite its fabulous vitality, exists on a knife edge.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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