precipice

Example Sentences

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The influencer and reality star was on the precipice of making her debut on the dating series before the latest crossover attempt by a member of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ was derailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The rapid movements in rates come on the precipice of the typically busy spring homebuying season.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

But the fact that these investors must now unwind their hedges could help keep the market off the precipice by requiring some forced buying.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

They demolished Slovakia on Friday and are now on the precipice of finally capturing the gold medal they’ve been chasing for nearly five decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

I gripped the chain-link fence and edged down the mountain until I stood on the precipice of the ditch.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam