Meaning of the word brinkmanship in English

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brinkmanship

US /ˈbrɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/
UK /ˈbrɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/
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Noun

the practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics

Example:
The Cold War was characterized by nuclear brinkmanship.
His negotiating style often involves a lot of brinkmanship.