perilously close to
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somewhat formal
: at or to a point where one is in great danger of (something happening)
The company was perilously close to bankruptcy.
She came perilously close to drowning.
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The Heat are hard-capped at the first apron as a result of this trade, and stand perilously close to the hard cap after absorbing both Antetokounmpo and Portis.
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New York Times,
23 June 2026
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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“Perilously close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perilously%20close%20to. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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