borderline

Example Sentences

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He said the "borderline belligerence" of the council beggared belief and the work should have been done in the evening with traffic lights.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Typical rush hour congestion already creates borderline unsafe conditions for boarding and exiting popular junctions like Penn Station and Secaucus, partially because these rail lines already run over capacity.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The margins are so slim, however, that if a hitter isn’t convinced enough on a borderline strike call, and the situation dictates caution, he may not challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

US President Donald Trump has described the latest discussions as being on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

She had been warned that she was now a borderline diabetic.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times