on the cusp
idiom
: 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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Image Merz appeared poised to be Germany’s next leader
The conservative Christian Democrats appeared to be on the cusp of victory in Germany’s parliamentary elections yesterday, exit polls show.
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Of course, the Oscars also love an up-and-comer, particularly one on the cusp of superstardom.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
President Trump is now on the cusp of installing a loyalist in the nation's highest law enforcement role, empowering a MAGA overhaul of the Justice Department that could include investigating his political enemies.
—Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Be sure to take note, because these will undoubtedly give us a glimpse at the fashion trends that are on the cusp of being everywhere.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Of course, the Oscars also love an up-and-comer, particularly one on the cusp of superstardom.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
President Trump is now on the cusp of installing a loyalist in the nation's highest law enforcement role, empowering a MAGA overhaul of the Justice Department that could include investigating his political enemies.
—Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Be sure to take note, because these will undoubtedly give us a glimpse at the fashion trends that are on the cusp of being everywhere.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“On the cusp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20cusp. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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