teetering

Example Sentences

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In December 2023, he inherited a country teetering on crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, the night’s theme — “Costume Art” — has onlookers concerned that the Met Gala might be teetering into unintentional self-parody.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

With a depleted pitching staff needing him, with the Dodgers’ teetering hopes balanced on him, Sasaki came through with three perfect innings to essentially win the clinching Game 4.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Instead, Japan’s economy is teetering on the edge of recession.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Hugo swept his arm toward the corner where, sure enough, the tower of coffee cups was teetering like it was about to topple.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff