on the verge of
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: at the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen
The company was on the verge of going bankrupt.
The child was on the verge of tears.
We were on the verge of divorce.
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The father-and-son-like tensions between Basem and Adam (presented with matter-of-fact frankness) are a central fixture of the movie’s drama, resulting in a pair of deeply alluring performances that always feel on the verge of explosion.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
The Oilers are on the verge of a Sunset League title.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Yes, this whole swirling, bizarre night was on the verge of alchemy.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Comedian Michelle Buteau stars as Mavis Beaumont, an assistant stylist on the verge of her big break when a breakup derails her progress.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
The Oilers are on the verge of a Sunset League title.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Yes, this whole swirling, bizarre night was on the verge of alchemy.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Comedian Michelle Buteau stars as Mavis Beaumont, an assistant stylist on the verge of her big break when a breakup derails her progress.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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“On the verge of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20verge%20of. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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