1The village perched precariously on the brink of the gorge, its foundations undermined by centuries of erosion.
2As the economy teeters on the brink of collapse, policymakers are scrambling to find a solution.
3Standing at the brink of the Grand Canyon, the sheer scale of the landscape took my breath away.
4The discovery of a new species on the brink of extinction has galvanized conservation efforts worldwide.
5The negotiations have reached the brink of a major breakthrough, but diplomats are cautious about predicting a final agreement.