verge
Example Sentences
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Around 10 European countries are on the verge of, or coming close to, breaking their annual temperature record, notably due to an exceptional summer.
From Barron's
Bulgaria, which joined the EU in 2007, faces unique challenges, including anti-corruption protests that recently swept a conservative-led government from office, leaving the country on the verge of its eighth election in five years.
From Barron's
Here’s a quick quiz about some cultural icons on the verge of experiencing a kind of rebirth:
From Los Angeles Times
It was once on the verge of being unincorporated amid accusations that it had been controlled for decades by a small cadre of families and their associates.
From Los Angeles Times
Patrolling drones verge on harassment if they track individuals for lengthy periods without warrant, the groups say.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
