knife-edge
Example Sentences
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Krishna Guha of Evercore ISI said his base case remains that Warsh narrowly avoids an increase in September, though he described it as a knife-edge call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
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
With the game on a knife-edge, the visitors went close to restoring a precious two-goal cushion through Jayson Molumby and Parrott before Krejci's 86th-minute header forced extra-time.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Crocker has changed his approach as he was now coming forward a bit more with his tight guard, and that was suiting Donovan, with the fight seemingly on a knife-edge heading into the final stanza.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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
