on the edge of
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A fertile area of Egypt on the edge of the desert, Fayum's arid climate helped preserve the delicate painted wood, textiles and papyrus on display in the exhibition.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Booked for hauling down Jackson on the edge of the box before being taken off at half-time.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Earlier, hundreds of demonstrators had gathered at Porte d'Italie on the edge of Paris, after police at the last minute ordered the union-organised march be moved from Bastille, in the centre.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Brundo is asking $15 million for the property that spans more than an acre on the edge of Melrose Hill, a niche neighborhood at Melrose and Western avenues known for its trendy restaurants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Frank and Joe sat on the edge of the bench, leaning forward for a better view.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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