as in cliff
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice scaled the steep precipice with the ease of an experienced climber

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Recent Examples of precipice Trump might even inadvertently save the Canadian liberals, who are on the precipice of getting blown out of the water in the upcoming federal election, by rallying Canadians around the flag in defiance of their unruly downstairs neighbors. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady) –– On the precipice of adulthood, teenagers converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic Norway. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 Women’s sports stands on the precipice of a transformative era, where the convergence of innovation, investment, and public enthusiasm is reshaping the playing field—quite literally. Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Now, Sirianni’s team is on the precipice of a second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for precipice 

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“Precipice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipice. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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