on the verge of
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: at the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen
The company was on the verge of going bankrupt.
The child was on the verge of tears.
We were on the verge of divorce.
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The Security Council session was requested by Israel and comes as the country stands on the verge of a full annexation of Gaza — a move prompted by the collapse of ceasefire talks and the release of disturbing images of starving hostages.
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This has led to widespread fan speculation that Nile could be on the verge of a major storyline.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
What that means The charts show Tesla shares could be on the verge of a big swing, Katie Stockton says
Caterpillar, Eaton reports show hit from tariffs, cast doubt on 2025′s hottest Wall Street trade
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon
YTD stock chart for Maplebear (Instacart).
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
The Security Council session was requested by Israel and comes as the country stands on the verge of a full annexation of Gaza — a move prompted by the collapse of ceasefire talks and the release of disturbing images of starving hostages.
—Efrat Lachter , David Hammelburg, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“On the verge of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20verge%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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