knife-edge
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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
But when this game was on a knife-edge, and St James' Park was tense, Newcastle needed someone else to step up and ease the goalscoring burden.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
Previous encounters at Grand Slam events had balanced on a knife-edge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 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
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