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The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Meanwhile, the night’s theme — “Costume Art” — has onlookers concerned that the Met Gala might be teetering into unintentional self-parody.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

McIlroy might have been the defending champion, but he was teetering on the brink of collapse once again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Mr. Lemoncello’s Phenomenal Picture Word Puzzler, one of Kyle’s favorites, was teetering on the top.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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