verge

Example Sentences

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“Revenues were going up and everyone thought they were on the verge of a credit ratings upgrade,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

City crews were on the verge of welding a manhole cover shut in South Los Angeles Wednesday morning when a surprise discovery stopped them in their tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The A.I. bubble might finally be on the verge of popping.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Currently, the Ellisons are on the verge of taking over Warner Bros., the parent company of CNN and HBO.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

And just like that, I’m on the verge of tears.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone