Sentence examples for verge of from inspiring English sources

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"verge of" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to refer to being on the edge or brink of something, and usually follows the phrase "on the" or "on the verge of." For example, "He was on the verge of giving up when he got the good news."

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It was on the verge of cohering.

The New York Times

It's on the verge of insanity.

The New Yorker

Arthur seemed on the verge of resurrection.

The New York Times

You're on the verge of despair.

The New Yorker

ALBANIA is on the verge of madness.

The Economist

Is Altidore on the verge of stardom?

The New York Times

We're on the verge of horror.

The New Yorker

Sotomayor is on the verge of confirmation.

The New Yorker

Worley seemed on the verge of panicking.

The New Yorker

They were on the verge of it".

The New York Times

He was on the verge of tears.

Independent

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