precipice

Example Sentences

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Others said precious metals prices are already at a precipice and likely to fall.

From The Wall Street Journal

While admired for its painstaking construction, de Guitaut notes the dress offers a glimpse into a moment in history in a country on the precipice of change.

From BBC

Most of the sheep huddle in sleep, while the more adventurous ones and, predictably, the goats perch on rocky precipices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is on the precipice of what may be the defining event of his government career.

From Barron's

England were pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintained Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.

From BBC