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precipice

[pres-uh-pis] / ˈprɛs ə pɪs /
NOUN
face or brink of a rock, mountain
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Cuba 10 years ago appeared on the precipice of rejoining the wider world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The rapid movements in rates come on the precipice of the typically busy spring homebuying season.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

But the fact that these investors must now unwind their hedges could help keep the market off the precipice by requiring some forced buying.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

The death of Khamenei leaves Iran at a historic precipice, forcing it to navigate a difficult transition while weathering a massive military campaign from the U.S. and Israel and simmering unrest in the streets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

He is ready, eager, to stake life on the cruel quick test of the precipice.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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