brink

Example Sentences

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A year ago today, Liverpool fans were still basking in the glow of a Merseyside derby win that took them to the brink of the Premier League title.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

And so began their journey as what Islas calls “horse parents” — a journey that has taken them to the brink of starting a horse in the world’s most famous horse race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"The strategy here is to drive the system to the brink," Herrero told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Plummeting Chinese imports are pushing some wine regions to the brink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

On that side a narrow path ran round towards the great gate, between the wall and the sheer brink of the Rock.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien