verge
Example Sentences
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Both believe, despite scant evidence so far, that AI is on the verge of replacing human knowledge workers.
SEVERN, Md.—Robert Williams, Jr. nearly jumps out of his chair toward the TV, where the Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of breaking a losing streak.
The Rams were on the verge of enduring a quick turnaround, a distracting Puka Nacua controversy, and a flight delay but they could not hold onto the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
From Los Angeles Times
On the verge of saying what she really thinks about the major studios, Bonnie changes her mind.
From Salon
This two-part documentary may involve a similar species of wolf, an identical species of human and an argument that verges on a religious conflict.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.