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Up next is Legacy Motor Club’s Erik Jones, whose strong midseason surge has him on the cusp of a Chase spot with nine races remaining in NASCAR’s regular season.
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Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The former Hawks All-Star guard is on the cusp of a new contract with the Wizards that is reportedly worth more than $210 million over four years, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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Ajc Sports,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Microwave the mixture on high power until the water is on the cusp of boiling, which should take 7-9 minutes depending on the water temperature and microwave power.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Here’s what developers plan and what the proposals could mean for a corner of the Treasure Valley on the cusp of big changes.
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Rose Evans
updated June 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The former Hawks All-Star guard is on the cusp of a new contract with the Wizards that is reportedly worth more than $210 million over four years, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
—
Ajc Sports,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Microwave the mixture on high power until the water is on the cusp of boiling, which should take 7-9 minutes depending on the water temperature and microwave power.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Here’s what developers plan and what the proposals could mean for a corner of the Treasure Valley on the cusp of big changes.
—
Rose Evans
updated June 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cusp
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The series tracks the pair’s investment in Wrexham AFC, a once-downtrodden team in Wales that has since risen to the verge of a promotion to the Premier League, the highest tier of British pro soccer.
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Spirits ran high for most of the night at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium as Austria and Algeria faced off, both on the verge of punching their tickets to the next round of the global tournament.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Iran peace deal or not, so many farmers in the Heartland were already going into 2026 on the financial brink.
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Knicks on brink of title after greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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The Crips and Bloods reached the apex of their Stockton influence in the 1980s and 1990s, Washington recalled, as the concept of fast money dawned along with the crack cocaine epidemic.
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The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, is widely regarded as the ocean’s apex predator.
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“Cusp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusp. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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