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On The Brink Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VERGING

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We think the answer is "VERGING" which means:

    noun
  • • A region marking a boundary
  • • The limit beyond which something happens or changes
  • • A ceremonial or emblematic staff
  • • A grass border along a road
  • verb
  • • Border on; come close to

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The sky was a deep red, verging on purple, as the sun set on the horizon."
  • • "She looked pale and weak, her health verging on collapse."

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New York Times05 Apr 2009 Down 62
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