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Discover LudwigThe phrase "verged on being" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe something that is close to reaching a certain state or condition. Example: "Her behavior verged on being unacceptable during the meeting."
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Mr Sam Rainsy's critics in Cambodia say his rhetoric verged on being xenophobic.
But on the rare occasions that I witnessed his cold anger, it verged on being uncontrollable and dangerous.
He was a political radical who despised politics and a social reformer who verged on being a sociopath.
He also continued the N.F.L.'s argument that the union's decertification was a tactic, and is a sham, an argument that Olson said verged on being "unconscionable".
Kees van Baaren's 12‐tone Septet verged on being a violin concerto at times, complete with cadenza, and Miss Mat suda was pushed out for a solo bow by her five colleagues.
Charney was put under suspension in June, but still served as a consultant to the company, which became famous for its Made in America T-shirts and Y-fronts but was also accused of using adverts that verged on being pornographic.
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I think he is verging on being one of the best forwards around and instead Dunga takes Grafite ?
Verging on being OK.
But it verges on being unwatchably glum.
Politically and economically, it verges on being a failed state.
"However, this is a serious offence and you were verging on being twice the limit".
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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.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com