verge
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Wendy Sherman was on the verge of tears.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
And, by 1990, with America on the verge of the first Gulf War, jet fuel prices were through the roof.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Earlier this month, LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil told players the 2026 season would continue "as planned and uninterrupted" amid rumours the tour was on the verge of collapse.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The Public Investment Fund is on the verge of pulling support for LIV Golf, which lost nearly $600 million in 2024, potentially leading to its closure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Certainly not someone on the verge of drowning.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
Vocabulary lists containing verge
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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