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on the bubble

Having qualification for an event depend on the upcoming performances of other competitors.

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  • US, 2nd half 1900s, from Indiana motor racing.
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The Knights had been on the bubble for the tournament, but played their way in by winning their last five games.

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Additional definitions for 'on the bubble':

on the bubbleHolding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.
on the bubbleUncertain of success.
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