verge

Example Sentences

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While attempting to flee, Gerrett, who was in his 30s, fell down a grass verge into oncoming traffic and was fatally hit by a car.

From BBC

The victory puts the Proteas on the verge of the semi-finals without making them mathematically sure.

From BBC

He was seen earlier veering into the grass verge of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 5, as well as swerving between lanes.

From BBC

With 41 seconds left against Penn State in November, Indiana trailed 24-20 and was on the verge of losing its perfect season.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second story, “Birdie,” captures a friendship on the verge of tatters among a group of women.

From Los Angeles Times