on the brink
Example Sentences
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In his presentation, Mr. Klepach painted a discouraging picture of the Russian economy, which he said was on the brink of stagnation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He’s one of the several freshmen who might have been on the brink of a redshirt, given his weight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s the last resort for institutions on the brink: tapping restricted funds from donors to keep the lights on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Fast forward four years and Phillips is on the brink of leaving the Etihad on loan for a fourth time, with the midfielder set to join Sheffield United for a second successive season.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
That word, plastered, on the brink of obsolescence, indicates to me what sort of an event that was.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
