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
Breaking down in tears in court, Umar Ben Yusaf recalled asking someone close by to help, who carried an unconscious child out of the passenger seat and put them down on the grass verge.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
She turned scarlet and was on the verge of crying, when she met Laurie’s eyes, which would look merry in spite of his heroic efforts.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing verge
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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Metamorphosis
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