on the edge of

Example Sentences

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Closer is a post office at 5th and Spring streets, on the edge of Skid Row, about a mile from the old post office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

"He likes to keep you on the edge of your seat. So, all I would just tell people is, tune in, and we'll see some surprises, I'm sure."

From BBC • Jun. 26, 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

The little guy had booked a hotel, flown in from Texas and was on the edge of his very expensive seat to see the rematch between heavyweight champion Joe Louis and challenger Max Schmeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

We’d landed in the grass on the edge of the Academy’s large open green space in the center of campus that everyone called the Mall.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin