teeter

Example Sentences

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The construct of volatility derivative was teetering on the brink of severe bearishness a week ago.

From MarketWatch

Nothing could bridge the gap - and the talks teetered on the verge of collapse.

From BBC

With his team teetering at 95-7, Chase led a recovery before he was caught in the deep off Henry.

From Barron's

The world, teetering at a seasick angle for months, finally tipped, gloriously, upside down.

From Salon

The plan, which some executives at rival banks privately called “the Jamie and Janet show,” involved 11 banks collectively depositing $30 billion into First Republic, and was meant to signal confidence in the teetering lender.

From New York Times