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The phrase "are on the edge of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is close to a particular state or condition, often implying a sense of urgency or impending change.
Example: "The team is on the edge of a breakthrough in their research, and they are hopeful for significant results soon."
Alternatives: "are on the brink of" or "are nearing".
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"In every year group there are one or two pupils who are on the edge of dropping out," she says.
They are on the edge of sporting immortality.
The poshest are on the edge of town.
You are on the edge of a breakthrough.
Turkey's membership talks are on the edge of collapse.
People are on the edge of their seats waiting for something".
Friends, we are on the edge of a transforming moment for America in the world.
Toulouse are on the edge of the Top 14 play-off places.
Millions more are on the edge of starvation as the political turmoil has devastated crops.
To suggest we are on the edge of defeat is to yield to unreasonable pessimism.
"We are on the edge of this period becoming history," says Potter.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com