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
“I think we’re right at the precipice right now of the moment where we don’t have to say anything, where our partners are going to do all the talking,” Traina said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Helpless, Penelope stood like a statue, not daring to take a step lest she tumble off some unseen precipice.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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