edging

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The price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, was edging toward $100 Tuesday afternoon ahead of planned peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The 10-year Treasury yield slid to a three-week low of 4.240%, according to Tradeweb, before edging marginally higher to trade 10 basis points lower at 4.241%

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As investors see the war in Iran potentially edging nearer to completion, that’s benefited so-called risk-on trades, including within the memory sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Microsoft shares were edging down 0.2% at $369.35 in early trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“I can’t remember,” I said, swaying in a trance of boredom but edging imperceptibly towards the door.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt