on the brink of
Example Sentences
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After three consecutive 100-loss seasons, the Chicago White Sox focused their analytics on bat speed—and put themselves on the brink of the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In fact, he seems to be having a better day than his co-workers, particularly Robby, whose mental health is on the brink of collapse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
But many traditional crafts are now on the brink of extinction, as advances in technology render them obsolete and valuable knowledge fades into the past.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Buildings Departments is sweeping project sites across the city as part of its investigation into what went wrong to put the former Pfizer headquarters on the brink of partial collapse earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Reynie was crumbling, on the brink of despair.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
