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Example sentences for: verging

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But these days U.S. power is subject to a form of ambivalence verging on antagonism--even from allies--that goes beyond the merits and motivations of this or that particular criticism.
But it seems misleading, verging on irresponsible, to compare the economies of the most powerful nation on earth to a Third World country recently infused with the newfound growth of capitalism.
The papers (and the U.S. government) react to the latest Kremlin shuffle--the fourth one in 17 months--with a calm verging on bemusement.
Among surgeons, it's a point of pride verging on arrogance that we work harder than anybody else.
We have become quite friendly, verging on affectionate.