cusp
Example Sentences
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On the cusp of what promises to be a bitter showdown with major league owners, the players’ union has no leader.
From Los Angeles Times
He was a young Olympian breaking through, on the cusp of wild fame.
He adds that audiences also recognised the mood of a country on the cusp of economic liberalisation, when a government job could represent both security and suffocation.
From BBC
Congress appeared on the cusp of moving the bill ahead when a dispute between crypto exchanges and traditional banks stalled that momentum.
Another move to consider: Lock in some gains, especially if you’re on the cusp of retirement or a few years in.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
