on the edge
Example Sentences
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The country sits on the edge of a giant east-west fault that is the boundary between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
"As we stand on the edge of our 250th year of independence, I am thrilled to declare that America is back," Trump said, reworking a familiar rallying cry.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
In the 17th minute, Portugal had won a free kick on the edge of the box, and the entire stadium was certain of what would happen next.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Palau de Noguera is located near Àger - an area popular with paragliders and hang gliders on the edge of the Pyrenees in north-eastern Spain.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
We sat on the edge of Willem’s bed gulping down the precious bun; I suspected that to buy it Willem had had to go without lunch.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
