on the borderline

Example Sentences

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US President Donald Trump has described the latest discussions as being on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Following the 2-0 loss in Helsinki, he said Scotland are "on the borderline of success".

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024

“OK, that’s not a weak positive … and definitely not on the borderline where some tests would be positive and others negative,” he said after reviewing the test records.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

“You’re right on the borderline, and you may be over,” Schroeder said, warning Binger that he was impugning the defendant’s constitutional right to remain silent.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2021

“It’s all a game, Goob. Think of it as fun and games. Let them have their fun. Brother Eugene must have been on the borderline, anyway . . “It’s more than fun and games, Jerry.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier