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Recent Examples of cusp
The survey taken on the cusp of his inauguration shows both the potential and the landmines as Trump becomes the first president since Grover Cleveland to win the White House, lose his reelection bid and then rebound to win it again.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The zodiac sign on the cusp of your seventh house (along with its planetary ruler) can tell you more about your relationship dynamics and the kind of energy that best aligns with your style of commitment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
With a climax set around a massive New Year’s Eve party in downtown Los Angeles, the film is set on the cusp of the year 2000, then five years away.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Shore was able to rise to the cusp of reaching the UFC’s Top 15 but couldn’t get over the hump after an excellent run on the independent circuit that earned him a shot with the world’s top promotion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The zodiac sign on the cusp of your seventh house (along with its planetary ruler) can tell you more about your relationship dynamics and the kind of energy that best aligns with your style of commitment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
With a climax set around a massive New Year’s Eve party in downtown Los Angeles, the film is set on the cusp of the year 2000, then five years away.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Shore was able to rise to the cusp of reaching the UFC’s Top 15 but couldn’t get over the hump after an excellent run on the independent circuit that earned him a shot with the world’s top promotion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cusp
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Imagine your employee Priya walks into your office, looking on the verge of pre-burnout.—
Lisa Christen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Another great performance in a go-for-broke horror flick about a woman well over the verge of a nervous breakdown.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the end of the season, Clark finished third overall among the drivers and Lotus came in second place among the constructors.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Two productions teetered on the $2M brink: Gypsy ($1,818,235, with press comps keeping the number down); and Sunset Blvd.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
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Barstool's Dave Portnoy offers tips on how to create a successful podcast.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Home buyer tip: Go into the homebuying process with a clear budget and potential compromises in mind.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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How could anyone ever improve it? Originally released on the Super Nintendo in 1995, Chrono Trigger arrived at the apex of the Japanese RPG golden age.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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In 2024 reached the apex of success by winning the WWE World Title from Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 41, only to have his celebration abruptly ended by Priest.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Cusp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusp. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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