teetered
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
MP Materials, a volatile small-cap since its 2020 special-purpose acquisition company debut, has swung between boom and bust for rare-earth investors but has never teetered on the edge of failure.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The company famously teetered on the edge of bankruptcy in 1996, surviving only through a $5 million cash injection from the Japanese videogame developer Sega.
From MarketWatch ● May 23, 2026
Job growth lagged far behind much of the country and property values teetered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Others teetered on the hole's edge, or listed as water ran away.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
And there it teetered for a few seconds before finally toppling over and falling with a sharp tinkle on to the desk-top.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
