borderline

Example Sentences

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Split between its rival language camps, Belgium's complex political patchwork has long been seen as borderline dysfunctional.

From Barron's

Individuals with low or borderline scores, particularly if they report no chest pain or shortness of breath, are frequently reassured and discharged without further evaluation.

From Science Daily

This is why interventions are quite rare, and the borderline decisions like Andy Robertson at Manchester City cause most controversy.

From BBC

Users on the pro-Trump forum Patriots.Win went a step further, calling for "borderline martial law to set the country right."

From Salon

"Explanation is unwelcome if it’s hyper-selective and borderline dishonest," he told the Times.

From Salon