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the point at which something begins
at the threshold of the new year, it's time to look back and make resolutions for the future
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Recent Examples of threshold
Below a certain threshold, pipelines can’t maintain pressure and refineries can’t deliver all the various fuel grades their customers demand.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Already facing financial uncertainties, San Jose could lose millions in vital tax revenue if a statewide initiative on the November ballot succeeds in changing voting thresholds for local tax measures, city officials warned this week.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Now, Notion has over 100 million users and more than 10 offices worldwide, with annual revenue passing the $500 million threshold last year.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 June 2026
They were instead triggered by extreme heat conditions, typically when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) exceeded safety thresholds.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Already facing financial uncertainties, San Jose could lose millions in vital tax revenue if a statewide initiative on the November ballot succeeds in changing voting thresholds for local tax measures, city officials warned this week.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Now, Notion has over 100 million users and more than 10 offices worldwide, with annual revenue passing the $500 million threshold last year.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 June 2026
They were instead triggered by extreme heat conditions, typically when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) exceeded safety thresholds.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threshold
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Elsewhere, the San Francisco Giants were on the verge of a franchise-altering trade with the Boston Red Sox for Rafael Devers, while the Seattle Mariners were nowhere close to the AL West crown, sitting 4 1/2 games back of the Houston Astros.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the finale, with Ben’s The Spider alter-ego on the verge of being exposed, Robbie steps in by donning the Spider suit on his behalf — allowing Morris, who grew up a massive Spider-Man fan, to fulfill a kind of childhood dream.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Most have occurred since the beginning of May, in addition to a surge in strikes on other targets such as port facilities and ships.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Just a single oil tanker, from Russia, has docked in Cuba since the beginning of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Knicks on brink of title after greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Scandal and disgrace In 1978, host Argentina was on a brink of elimination.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But from its inception, the country has been aggressive and expansionist, seizing land from its Indigenous population, paying off some European powers while menacing others.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Two-thirds of respondents afflicted with alpha-gal reported anxiety or depressive disorders in a 2025 University of Missouri survey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Structural alpha emerges from the interplay of ownership, incentives and catalysts, creating a gap between price and value.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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She was cut during training camp From the onset of training camp, Dastrup impressed Finglass and Trammell with her showmanship.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Threshold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threshold. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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