borders on
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When it proposed the rule, DHS cited national security grounds, an argument the judge said "borders on the absurd" and was "based almost entirely on a small handful of anecdotes."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
His writing is so creative and original that it borders on poetic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The second was a winning streak that now borders on the supernatural: The Knicks have simply forgotten how to lose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
“A visit from a fairy broker is a significant event, and carries certain expectations. I’ll concede that the merriment borders on foolishness.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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