at the threshold
Example Sentences
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“Do you mind?” he asked, breathless at the threshold.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025
As we stand poised at the threshold of June, we brace ourselves for the fire hose of opinions headed our way in the next four or so weeks.
From Slate • May 25, 2024
For icodec, time below 3.0 mmol/L was at the threshold of the internationally recommended targets during weeks 22-26 and below recommended targets during weeks 48-52.
From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023
Her response echoed the message we found in her books — the one on the flag she planted at the threshold of adolescence, which still waves today.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
Once, I walked out onto the balcony and looked up at the Riveras’ door, where bouquets of flowers wrapped in cellophane were piled at the threshold.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
