at the threshold

Example Sentences

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He told those in attendance that Canada, Ireland and Europe stood at the threshold of a "rupture in the global system".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

For a second, our vehicle lingered at the threshold.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

“Do you mind?” he asked, breathless at the threshold.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

For icodec, time below 3.0 mmol/L was at the threshold of the internationally recommended targets during weeks 22-26 and below recommended targets during weeks 48-52.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023

He was at the threshold of one of the English classrooms, his eyes wide with shock, and Kaisha stood behind his chair, a smile on her face.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro