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Powerhouse batsman Tim David has only just returned from a hamstring tear suffered in December, while Stoinis injured his hand fielding in the shock defeat to Zimbabwe that left Australia on the brink of elimination.

From Barron's

England had another wobble but got their T20 World Cup campaign back on track with a five-wicket victory over Scotland in Kolkata - a result that leaves the Scots on the brink of a group-stage exit.

From BBC

However, lawmakers could be called back to Washington earlier if they seem on the brink of a deal.

From BBC

One win from five - a Calcutta Cup - would put Townsend on the brink of losing his job.

From BBC

WSJ’s Elizabeth Bernstein spoke to a leading expert on family rifts about what to do when a relationship between a parent and child is on the brink of breaking.

From The Wall Street Journal