ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRINK
From Middle Dutch brinc, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse brekka slope, Middle Low German brink edge of a field.
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The term «brink» is very widely used and occupies the
17.226 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «BRINK»
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brink.
Life has become terribly insecure. It's on the vortex of civil war. It's difficult to know how America will bring it back from the brink and build up good will.
Red Sox fans have been pushed to the brink over the years, but that's how faith grows stronger.
If I had my way, if I was lucky enough, if I could be on the brink my entire life - that great sense of expectation and excitement without the disappointment - that would be the perfect state.
Whenever I hear that I'm on the brink of stardom, I feel like I want to run into a cave.
When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.
According to the papers, I'm miserable, alienated, and on the brink of resignation. But that's simply not where I am.
My errors will point to thinking men the various roads, and will teach them the great art of treading on the brink of the precipice without falling into it.
How many times do you take yourself to the brink of complete collapse? It's not a real fun place to go.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
One keeps forgetting old age up to the very brink of the grave.
Our government leaders... have made many mistakes in the past when they have lost sight of the sacred American values rooted in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. We are at the brink of even graver mistakes and assaults on these values.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRINK»
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brink in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Pakistan on the
Brink: The Future of America, Pakistan, and ...
His most urgent book to date, Pakistan on the Brink is the third volume in a comprehensive series that is a call to action to our nation's leaders and an exposition of this conflict's impact on the security of the world.
2
Back from the
Brink: Australians Tell Their Stories of ...
Written in a question and answer format, the book offers a raw and immediate format that strikes straight to the heart. The stories show just how real and prevalent depression is!
3
On the
Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the ...
This, then, is Hank Paulson's first-person account. From the man who was in the very middle of this perfect economic storm, ON THE BRINK is Paulson's fast-paced retelling of the key decisions that had to be made with lightning speed.
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Nigeria: Dancing on the
Brink
An updated edition of this book is now available. Nigeria is the African country of greatest strategic importance to the United States. And it is in danger of failing as a state.
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FROM THE
BRINK OF THE APOCALYPSE -: Confronting Famine, War, ...
Taking his themes from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the author describes how the Great Famine and Black Death swept away nearly half of Europe's population, while the royal houses of England and France engaged in the Hundred Years' ...
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LIBERAL ARTS AT THE
BRINK
But the demand for career-related education has pressured them to become vocational, distorting their mission and core values. Liberal Art At the Brink is a wake-up call for everyone who values liberal arts education.
Victor E. Ferrall, Jr., 2011
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Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Health Care ...
Each step of the research process is explained and illustrated with examples from practice. This revised second edition also has expanded sections on clinical research methods, action research, Web resources, and current scenarios.
Hilla Brink, Christa Van der Walt, Gisela Van Rensburg, 2006
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Cuba on the
Brink: Castro, the Missile Crisis, and the ...
Describes the events leading to the missile crisis, analyzes American actions, and shares the opposing viewpoints of American and Russian experts.
James G. Blight, Bruce J. Allyn, David A. Welch, 2002
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Advanced Design in Nursing Research
This Second Edition of the bestselling Advanced Design in Nursing Research has been substantially revised and reorganized.
Pamela J. Brink, Marilynn J. Wood, 1998
A Season on the Brink chronicles the basketball season that John Feinstein spent following the Indiana Hoosiers and their fiery coach, Bob Knight.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRINK»
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brink is used in the context of the following news items.
How Motor City Came Back From the Brink…and Left Most …
On August 30, 2013, a billionaire businessman named Dan Gilbert arrived at the White House to discuss the future of Detroit. Gilbert, founder ... «Mother Jones, Jul 15»
Holiday fears for Brits as Tunisia president admits country is on brink …
TUNISIA'S president has admitted his country is "not safe" and on the brink of "collapse" following two horrifying terror attacks targeting Western ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Greek Banks Are on the Brink as the ECB Considers Its Next Move
NEW YORK (The Deal) -- Following Sunday's landslide "no" result in Greece, the survival of the country's banks -- closed for the past week and ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
Back from the brink for BlackBerry
Matthew Ball is a more relaxed man these days. Freed from mounting a rearguard action defending BlackBerry's handset business, the firm's ... «Business Spectator, Jul 15»
Greece on Brink of Financial Ruin as Emergency Summit Begins
An emergency summit is underway in Brussels today to discuss the next steps with Greece after its residents rejected terms of a bailout ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
Comedy on the brink of today
Politics have become a laughing matter for HBO. The fourth season of its popular Veep — starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus — recently ended. «The West Australian, Jul 15»
Analyst: U.S. banks no longer on the brink, four out of five earn …
Four out of five U.S. banks now have earned the “recommended” rating from analyst BauerFinancial Inc. But it's been a long time coming: That ... «Ocala, Jul 15»
Celtic on brink of signing Logan Bailly
Celtic on brink of signing Logan Bailly. Logan Bailly is poised to sign for Celtic. Picture: Getty Images. STEPHEN HALLIDAY. 00:37 Tuesday 07 ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
Spurs on brink of signing Toby Alderweireld in £11.5 million deal
Tottenham are on the verge of finalising an £11.5 million deal for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, according to media reports. «Eurosport.com AU, Jul 15»
See Photos of the Beatles on the Brink of Beatlemania
When the Beatles landed in the U.S. for the first time, on February 7, 1964, American teens went wild. The editors of LIFE Magazine, taking ... «TIME, Jul 15»
