brink

Example Sentences

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The Golden Globes came back from the brink of scandal.

From Los Angeles Times

The German was reportedly on the brink of being dismissed prior to a five-game unbeaten run that has taken Leeds seven points clear of the bottom three.

From Barron's

The Ravens are on the brink of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

From Barron's

It adds that services across the province are on the brink of collapse, as "health centres have been looted, medicines are unavailable, and schools remain closed".

From BBC

The rebels marched on to the brink of Myanmar's second city, Mandalay, before Beijing pumped the brakes, said Morgan Michaels, a research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank.

From Barron's