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Discover LudwigThe phrase "is bordering on" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something is very close to a particular state or condition, often with a negative connotation.
Example: "His behavior is bordering on unacceptable, and it needs to change."
Alternatives: "is nearing" or "is approaching".
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All this extra software HP has thrown in is bordering on intrusive though.
"He's identified it as BT cable," said Det Sgt Chris Hearne from BTP. "The fact he wants you to get rid of identification to me is showing he is acting in an inappropriate manner that is bordering on being criminal".
The Pelirocco offers more than a naughty weekend: it offers one that is bordering on the filthy.
Berget's arrival and elevation is bordering on the bizarre for one so ordinary.
With co-ops, there is one particular expense that is bordering on the uncontrollable: real estate taxes.
At one point, he acknowledges that his ancient farmhouse is bordering on uninhabitable but seems to rejoice at the wisteria thrusting its way through the bedroom window and the unexpected bramble that has invited itself into the sitting room.
This is bordering on abuse.
Their offense is bordering on incoherent.
CARAMANICA: This is bordering on insanity.
It is bordering on the irresponsible".
He added, "The very fact that we're doing this is bordering on the surreal".
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