on/at the threshold

phrase

: at the beginning of something or very close to something (such as a new condition, an important discovery, etc.)

—usually + of

young people on the threshold of adulthood

Examples of on/at the threshold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The warrant said medical records estimated Moore had been pregnant for 22 to 24 weeks, placing her fetus at the threshold of viability. — CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

Adding door sweeps can also help close gaps at the threshold. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

Or to stand forever, perhaps, on the threshold of life unable to pass it and return to it. — Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026

How do Missouri and Kansas stack up on health insurance affordability? — Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026