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Example Sentences
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The work, which includes original music by Will Butler, exposes the behind-the-scenes drama of a 1970s rock band recording a new album while on the brink of massive superstardom.
From Los Angeles Times
It is the same thing that a mother does, even on the brink of a complete breakdown: She can’t strike.
From Los Angeles Times
In Maine, an $88 million federal funding cut left public health programs — including vaccination clinics, community health services, and overdose prevention outreach — on the brink of collapse.
From Salon
The play about a 1970s rock band on the brink of superstardom takes place in recording studios in Sausalito and L.A., where the Laurel Canyon vibe is never out of sight.
From Los Angeles Times
The CX-90 steps away from the brink of immensity, which I think is a good thing.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
