borderline

Example Sentences

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Typical rush hour congestion already creates borderline unsafe conditions for boarding and exiting popular junctions like Penn Station and Secaucus, partially because these rail lines already run over capacity.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The margins are so slim, however, that if a hitter isn’t convinced enough on a borderline strike call, and the situation dictates caution, he may not challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"I've had to make decisions about my health, where you are on the borderline between right or wrong," Nadal said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

She bristles when she realizes some dentists are using AI images to upsell patients—deploying color-coded overlays to dramatize borderline findings and justify questionable treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

My grades and scores put me at the borderline.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin