teetering
Example Sentences
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The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Previous comments by President Donald Trump had suggested weeks of stop-start negotiations to strike a permanent end to the war were teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
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
After I straightened out her team, I went over to the sled, which was teetering on the edge of the bluff.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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