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He is under contract at the club until 2029 but with Semenyo on the verge of joining the club, Bobb could find his chances further limited and may instead opt for a move away.

From BBC

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