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This year’s Oscars class did not begin the season especially heralded, but on the precipice of the nominations, its reputation has turned around.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Women’s football stands on the precipice of a profound metamorphosis.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But Paso’s reputation as a big red wine destination does seem to be on the precipice of change.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Congo stands at the precipice of another devastating war, with no clear way out.
—Emmet Livingstone, The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Women’s football stands on the precipice of a profound metamorphosis.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But Paso’s reputation as a big red wine destination does seem to be on the precipice of change.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Congo stands at the precipice of another devastating war, with no clear way out.
—Emmet Livingstone, The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for precipice
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“Precipice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipice. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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