Sentence examples for brink of progressing from inspiring English sources

With one kick, Wayne Rooney took Manchester United into the knockout stages and to the brink of progressing as Group C winners last night, tucking home a penalty with just minutes remaining at Ibrox.

England, who led 1-0 afthe thomeome leg, had been on the brink of progressing as the game meandered to a 0-0 draw.

"But I believe even the world's poorest countries are on the brink of making substantial progress with quality treatment and effective prevention programmes - and it is up to the international community to redouble our support for their efforts".

"The finless porpoise is on the brink of extinction so the progress being made to save the species is not only essential but inspirational," said John Barker, WWF-UK's head of China programmes.

They vividly outline his progress to the brink of abstraction, starting with the schematized eagle-like "Maiastra" of 1912, which looks like a sleeker version of the fiercely beaked gargoyles on the Chrysler Building.

Recognition of the republic's progress from the brink of civil war came in December 2005 when the EU leaders agreed that it should become a candidate for membership.

The world is on the brink of an unprecedented era of prosperity and progress, which will include not only Asia and Latin America already joining the ranks of the haves but also Africa.

They work their way up to the brink of the South African box before Khumalo stops their progress.

Jordan had spent his entire seven-season pro career with the Clippers, watching them progress from NBA laughingstock to a team on the brink of reaching the Western Conference finals this season for the first time in its 45-year existence. .

Inflammation in those mice progressed to peak severity, and many mice will be on the brink of disease remission owing to the loss of cartilage and a lack of collagen (Fig.  1c).

As the years progress, Luke and "2" become a competitive ballroom dancing team on the brink of winning an international competition.