border on

Example Sentences

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"We consider these acts illegal. They border on international piracy," said President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Less than a mile from the Indiana border on the Ohio River, Louisville sits at the crossroads of North, South and Midwest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Afghanistan's Taliban government said it had launched an offensive on Pakistani military bases near the border on Thursday night.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Colombia proposed a bilateral meeting at the border on January 25, according to an official letter published by local media.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

The first streaks of evening lay against the sky like a purple border on a blue sari.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan