on the cusp

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: at the point when something is about to change to something else

She is on the cusp of being a star.

on the cusp between childhood and adolescence

I was born on the cusp between Leo and Virgo.

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With the Jets on the cusp of a game-tying and momentum-turning touchdown early in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Zach Sieler delivered the type of impactful play that has marked his eight-year Dolphins tenure. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Not only do the Chiefs have a 5-0 record with Kelce on the cusp of having the most receiving yards of any tight end in NFL history (postseason included), but video emerged from before Sunday’s game that showed Kelce being a great teammate. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 When the 2008 writers’ strike hit Hollywood, the actress was on the cusp of a big break. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 One is Golden State’s Gabby Williams, who was on the cusp of a gold medal in her native France back in the 2024 Olympics, and who has a chance to taste basketball glory. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the cusp

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