Example Sentences

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If the French have been enthusiastic about these Games, lining up outside stadiums and filling the stands, even for a Japan-Slovenia handball match, their passion for Les Bleus has bordered on frantic.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

For many small and medium-sized businesses like his, Mr Muriuki says, the impact of the taxes have been very burdensome - and the conduct of tax collectors has bordered on "harassment" in some cases.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

Of course there is his defense, which has bordered between terrible and embarrassing for much of the season.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2019

A lot of my SimuLife story experience thus far has bordered on the fantastic: dimension-hopping, massive tech conglomerates, and scrappy resistance groups.

From The Verge • Mar. 14, 2018

Then you will see where some daring gardener has bordered the beds with Phlox or Snapdragon, and you will feel compelled to admire the result.

From Beautiful Gardens in America by Shelton, Louise