brink
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In his presentation, Mr. Klepach painted a discouraging picture of the Russian economy, which he said was on the brink of stagnation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"We share the public's anger that these options are even being considered, after we inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
MI London, who were previously winless in five games, slumped to 23-5 and 64-8 and were on the brink of elimination to their rivals London Spirit.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
“The smallest charms can be the most effective,” Isobel says, taken aback when her voice catches, almost on the brink of tears.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
“Terry gone need a brinks truck,” Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves tweeted shortly after Kirk’s deal.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 14, 2022
This week, talks are on the brinks of collapse, the British government may be breaking the law, and terrifying deadlines are looming.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2020
Speaking of brinks, Oregon seemed to find one hurriedly.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2019
No one else could have moved Sierra Leone from the brinks of collapse to the threshold of prosperity with the time Pa Kabba did.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2014
Now I must say farewell; yet stay, methinks How many many youths do sit on brinks.
From The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story by Talbot Baines Reed
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