on the brink
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Chwalinska had only come through Grand Slam qualifying in two of her previous 14 attempts, but winning nine matches in a row put her on the brink of history.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
An official at the State Organisation for Turkmen Horses told AFP the breed was "on the brink of extinction", hailing the "interest" that has been shown from the country's leaders.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Market breadth is poor and breadth oscillators are on the brink of sell signals.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the Spurs on the brink of elimination in Game 6, giving Wembanyama’s purpose-built home-court advantage one last chance to provide the crucial edge.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“You do too have little children who love you,” she said, on the brink of tears.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
