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on the verge of

preposition as in about to

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In Trump’s closing message the day before Election Day, he boasted, “We stand on the verge of the four greatest years in American history.”

From Salon

Before meeting with Biden on Wednesday, Trump addressed House Republicans, who are on the verge of formally winning a House majority.

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"Nicole Scherzinger really thought it was a great idea to come out as a Trump supporter? When she's literally on the verge of a Tony nomination. Broadway is run by gay and trans people. After a flop attempt of a solo career, she finally found her niche and ruins it," another person chimed in.

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The Rams quarterback is on the verge of doing it again.

I asked him how he felt, with District 14 residents doubling down on progressive politicians on a night when Trump was on the verge of the presidency and Republicans were taking the Senate.

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