on the verge of
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On the verge of falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, Arizona tied the score on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s RBI double.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023
On the verge of falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, Arizona tied the score on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s RBI double in the seventh.
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023
On the verge of any new season of "Succession" premiering, taking stock of what the wealthy people who inspired the Roys are doing augments one's appreciation for the show's accuracy.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023
On the verge of elimination in last season’s first round against Dallas, the Clippers won the last two games of the seven-game series to advance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2022
On the verge of blending with the universe I hear the whispers around the ridges of consciousness.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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