After hours of negotiating, the discussion verged on collapse before a compromise was reached.

Verges defended his client's rights passionately during the trial.

Verges between the lanes were dotted with wildflowers after the rain.

Mr. Verge stopped by the bookstore to sign copies of his latest novel.

During the debate, the analyst pointed out several vergings where speakers came dangerously close to making unfounded accusations.

He was on the verge of giving up when a friend called to encourage him.

The verger lifted his polished verge and led the procession down the aisle.

After weeks without rain, the parched fields verge on cracking under the hot sun.

Her criticism verges on cruelty when she dismisses every idea without consideration.

The ceremony, on the verge of beginning, held everyone in breathless silence.