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borderline

[bawr-der-lahyn] / ˈbɔr dərˌlaɪn /


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“The calcium score has value in borderline or intermediate-risk zones,” says Blaha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A former engineer at Meta, who we are calling Tim, said that, as the company sought to compete with TikTok, more borderline harmful content was allowed on the site.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“It’s borderline hoarder, I’m not going to lie,” Sugarman added, as Spelling was forced to agree.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

The desire is already there — loud, obvious, borderline operatic.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

John and I grew up there, right on the borderline.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin