verge
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After a month and a half of sunny vibes, the city was on the verge of its worst sports hangover in ages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Lee, who shot 70 on Thursday, likewise could be on the verge of a career breakthrough.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leaked tax-return scandal from six years ago was on the verge of an epic settlement.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The order was described as “on the verge of meaningless” by J.B.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
When I open the front door, Britain and Golly look on the verge of bursting.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing verge
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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