verge
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On the verge of extinction, Kentish milkwort became the focus of urgent conservation action in 2013.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Hearts, a Scottish soccer club, is on the verge of winning the league title, potentially ending a long duopoly by Celtic and Rangers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
That’s why the Lakers are on the verge of seeing their season end.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
U.S. stocks were lower Thursday but still higher for the week, with the S&P 500 on the verge of breaking above 7,400 for the first time ever.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
She turned scarlet and was on the verge of crying, when she met Laurie’s eyes, which would look merry in spite of his heroic efforts.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing verge
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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