verge on
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Approach, come close to, as in Her ability verges on genius . [Early 1800s]
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Be on the edge or border of, as in Our property verges on conservation land . [Late 1700s]
Example Sentences
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Bitcoin is starting to verge on “oversold” territory, Gule said, but in the near term, bearish pressure is expected to last.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Patrolling drones verge on harassment if they track individuals for lengthy periods without warrant, the groups say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
There have been questions about his girlfriend's lengthy stay on the tour, but these verge on double standards in an era when the mental health of players is rightly prioritised.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024
High polish is out; a resourceful and sometimes hedonistic spirit, as well as frankness and dankness, are in, occasionally in ways that verge on counterculture cliché.
From New York Times • May 22, 2023
Hazel reached the hedge, crossed a narrow turf verge on the other side and found himself looking straight down a long, shadowy aisle between two rows of beans.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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