verge on/upon

phrasal verb

verged on/upon; verging on/upon; verges on/upon

: to come near to being (something)

comedy that verges on farce

His accusations were verging on slander.

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Their performances in this gonzo sci-fi fest verge on camp, as does the movie's Grand Guignol sense of violence. —

Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024 And too often, the vignettes verge on editorializing. —

Jordan Chandler Hirsch, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2014 However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing. —

Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024 From warm sage tones to deep pine hues that verge on black, dark greens are bold and dramatic, yet have the ability to act as a neutral. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for verge on/upon

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