Example Sentences

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What I and others are talking about is bordering on apocalyptic.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2025

El Nino, which is bordering on “very strong,” is the second-biggest factor, with other conditions far behind, they said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

It is bordering on cliche to say Fox hates this matchup, but it is also bordering on incorrect.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Now it is bordering on untenable, according to interviews with half a dozen Bloomberg journalists who requested anonymity, citing fear of retribution from bosses who emphasize discretion.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2020

The look in his eyes is bordering on crazy.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau