teetering
Example Sentences
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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
In December 2023, he inherited a country teetering on crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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
Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over into a catastrophe, the United Nations refugee agency warned Friday.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“Okay, sweetheart,” she said, teetering over to kiss him on the forehead.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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