knife-edge
Example Sentences
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The strikes also came at a critical moment with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving mediator Pakistan on a knife-edge.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In a knife-edge vote, five officials voted to leave rates unchanged, while four favored a cut.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Their confidence was dented further in midweek by a 3-0 Champions League humbling by Liverpool at the Stade Velodrome which left their hopes of reaching the knockout phase on a knife-edge.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Players went to the dressing rooms because of rain and bad light when the game was on a knife-edge, then stayed there as the gloom turned to evening sunshine.
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025
A middle-aged man in knife-edge whites took his message up three decks to the Marconi room adjacent to the officer’s promenade.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
