cusp
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Elon Musk’s rocket company is on the cusp of an IPO that could raise more than $75 billion and value his company at more than $2 trillion.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Back near the cusp of the new “American Century,” the 20th, the nation had no problem muscling up its military.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
None of this confirms that the war, now entering its fifth year, is on the cusp of ending.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Liverpool are four points clear of Bournemouth in sixth with six points to play for - meaning they are on the cusp of securing a top-five finish.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
He imagined the follicles on the cusp of drying out and falling to the ground like pine needles.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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