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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In addition, at a time when Florida is on the verge of experiencing a water shortage crisis, data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day, draining local water supplies.
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Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
And captain Hilary Knight, playing her fifth and final Olympics, is on the verge of history.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
His brother was representing a 25-year-old immigrant who was pulled over for driving under the influence, detained at Stewart Detention Center in their hometown of Lumpkin and was on the verge of getting deported.
—Christopher Daniel, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the most underappreciated sports cars in Porsche history is on the verge of finally getting its due.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
And captain Hilary Knight, playing her fifth and final Olympics, is on the verge of history.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
His brother was representing a 25-year-old immigrant who was pulled over for driving under the influence, detained at Stewart Detention Center in their hometown of Lumpkin and was on the verge of getting deported.
—Christopher Daniel, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the most underappreciated sports cars in Porsche history is on the verge of finally getting its due.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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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 Feb. 2026.
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