bordering on
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At the movies, the PTSD-suffering veteran is a familiar figure, bordering on cliché.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“The magnitude of revision in growth cluster earnings expectations is bordering on surreal,” they say.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
With her bright-eyed inquisitiveness bordering on tactlessness, and Harry Potter T-shirt, Cheryl-Ann comes close to being a caricature of a crass tourist, and is treated as such with cool disdain by Orla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
There was no immediate response from Moscow, which has previously described similar interceptions as illegal and "bordering on international piracy".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
He gave the position his all and became known among his teammates for toughness bordering on recklessness in his efforts to keep the ball out of the net.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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