brink

Example Sentences

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But it was not Manchester United's day, it was Manchester City, on the brink of a first league title in 10 years, who were in party mood.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But that strategy has dramatically backfired, propelling the aging franchise closer to the brink of the point of no return.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Chicago’s distressed dining scene—recently described as “on the brink of collapse”—was bolstered by good news last week, as the City Council voted to halt future increases in the minimum wage for servers and bartenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The tech-heavy Nasdaq and the Dow are both on the brink of entering correction territory, defined as a decline of at least 10% from a recent peak.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

He then said to Princess Noreena of Guilder the five words that brought the nations to the brink.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman