brink

Example Sentences

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The striker's 19 goals have lifted Brentford to the brink of European football for the first time in their history, having been pre-season favourites for relegation.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It insured more people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires than any other company, according to its website, and the disaster pushed its California unit to the brink of collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

For other people reading this who suspect an elderly relative is being scammed or on the brink of being scammed, contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311 or legal services and Adult Protective Services.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

But the general consensus is that Shawn was standing near the brink, and for no reason at all stepped backward and lost his footing.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover