brink

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

But it was not Manchester United's day, it was Manchester City, on the brink of a first league title in 10 years, who were in party mood.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But that strategy has dramatically backfired, propelling the aging franchise closer to the brink of the point of no return.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

My sister nearly “aged out” of our adjustment-of-status application when she was on the brink of turning twenty-one before our application was approved.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi