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Last year the US National Science Board asserted China's objective of being the world's leading science and engineering nation was on the verge of being achieved.

"Kim Jong Un had actually built-up domestic expectation in North Korea that they were on the verge of a breakthrough, and that it was going to bring benefits."

If you see them on the verge of making a mistake, or doing something that’s going to get them in trouble, the onus is on you to step in and correct the situation.

The school received $7 million less from the Pac-12 than the previous year at a time when it was on the verge of withdrawing from the conference.

That is because they are in three cup competitions, with Thursday's 3-2 win at Hoffenheim putting them on the verge of reaching the knockout stage of the Europa League.