on the cusp of
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at the starting point of a major development or change
- She was on the cusp of starting a new chapter in her life as she graduated from college and prepared for her first job.
- The team's success in the playoffs put them on the cusp of winning the championship, but they faced a tough opponent in the finals.
- As he approached his 65th birthday, he felt he was on the cusp of retirement and a well-deserved break from work.
- Their latest invention was on the cusp of revolutionizing healthcare, offering a promising solution to a pressing medical issue.
- She was on the cusp of a new chapter in her life.