verge
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Hearts, a Scottish soccer club, is on the verge of winning the league title, potentially ending a long duopoly by Celtic and Rangers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In recent weeks, however, confidence has grown that the company is on the verge of announcing an order of reportedly about 500 planes.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
For much of 2025, the US and China appeared to be on the verge of a new trade war, one that could shake the foundations of the global economy.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
James and the Lakers had been on the verge of collapsing in these playoffs, their commanding 3-0 lead cut to 3-2.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
She was on the verge of screaming with pain and rage when she felt her wheelchair begin to move.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
Vocabulary lists containing verge
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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