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Brink
01
the point at which something, especially an important, dangerous, or exciting event, is about to occur
Examples
The country was on the brink of war.
She teetered on the brink of making a life-changing decision.
02
a border or dividing line marking the limit of an area or region
Examples
They stood at the brink between two countries.
The forest lies on the brink of the desert.
03
the very edge of a steep slope or drop
Examples
He stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down at the ocean.
The hikers stopped at the brink of a deep canyon.
