BusinessAugust 20, 2026

teetering

TEE-ter-ing

Definition

Being in an unstable, precarious position or on the verge of falling or collapsing.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle English word 'titeren', meaning to move unsteadily, likely of imitative origin related to the back-and-forth motion of a seesaw.

In the news

Industry leaders claim that thin financial margins leave nursing homes teetering on the edge of closure, highlighting the tension between rising wage mandates and business sustainability.

Minnesota Home Care Workers ‘Win Big’ – Federal Court ‘Upholds Right Of State To Set Stronger’ Workplace Standards, New Minimum Hourly Wages Take Effect September 10th For Thousands Of Workers

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