borderline

Example Sentences

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It sounds borderline insane to consider that the only available team in America’s second-largest market might not be worth as much as the team that just sold in America’s 30th-largest market.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s borderline hoarder, I’m not going to lie,” Sugarman added, as Spelling was forced to agree.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

"The borderline decision was made by the match referee, and details of the rearranged fixture will be made available as soon as possible," said a Dundee statement.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Even 200 wins is borderline undoable unless they have a lot of good fortune.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

When I reached the red borderline that marked the edge of the school grounds, I glanced around to make sure no one was watching me, then stepped across the line.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline