verge on

Example Sentences

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When what is going on in this country begins to verge on authoritarianism, not caring is a danger to our democracy and to ourselves.

From Salon

When what is going on in this country begins to verge on authoritarianism, not caring is a danger to our democracy and to ourselves.

From Salon

Andrew Friedman did such a spectacular job in shaping such a special team, it would verge on heartbreaking if he allows some of their important free-agent pieces to go their separate ways.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been questions about his girlfriend's lengthy stay on the tour, but these verge on double standards in an era when the mental health of players is rightly prioritised.

From BBC

She has also boldly called for things that verge on the impractical, like a $50 minimum wage.

From Slate