on/at the threshold
idiom
: at the beginning of something or very close to something (such as a new condition, an important discovery, etc.)
—usually + of
young people on the threshold of adulthood
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As younger generations embrace trades and vocational training, particularly in construction, the industry stands at the threshold of significant change.
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James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Most of the attention in the nuclear realm has always focused on the superpowers, and after them, on rogues such as North Korea (which went nuclear in 2006), Iraq (which sought an arsenal), and Iran (which is now at the threshold).
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2025
This past Friday’s win at Dayton is right on the threshold (arbitrary cutoffs!), but the Rams still need to make a quantity-over-quality case to the selection committee.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Just not the people who were on the threshold of moving in.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Most of the attention in the nuclear realm has always focused on the superpowers, and after them, on rogues such as North Korea (which went nuclear in 2006), Iraq (which sought an arsenal), and Iran (which is now at the threshold).
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2025
This past Friday’s win at Dayton is right on the threshold (arbitrary cutoffs!), but the Rams still need to make a quantity-over-quality case to the selection committee.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Just not the people who were on the threshold of moving in.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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“On/at the threshold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fat%20the%20threshold. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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