at the threshold

Example Sentences

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“Do you mind?” he asked, breathless at the threshold.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir said ministers would look again at the threshold to allow "more pensioners" to qualify again.

From BBC • May 21, 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

We’re all here together, at the threshold of the year that will be.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2024

The many strikes that characterized the year 1919 came at a time when American industry stood at the threshold of a long period of unprecedented growth and prosperity.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler