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 Its author, the writer and urban historian Jonathan Tarleton, documents the high-stakes sagas of two Mitchell-Lama developments on the precipice of making this decision. John Surico, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2025 Sources say amid conflicting reports the controversial couple is on the precipice of divorce. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025 The Mountaineers are on the precipice of an at-large bid as a result. Jim Root, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, quarterback Brock Purdy, who was on the precipice of a championship in overtime a year ago, awaits a contract extension after being paid at a bargain rate for three years. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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