edge off
Example Sentences
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The ceasefire had taken the edge off the spring’s spike in energy costs, but the IMF still expects oil prices to average about 32% higher this year than in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
In theory, that could be a win for their property-tax bill — or at least take some of the edge off.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
Stellantis tries to take the edge off for workers hoofing it from outer perimeter lots, shuttling them in from some locations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
But he fell to another spectacular catch from Marnus Labuschange, diving to his left in front of wicketkeeper Alex Carey after an edge off Starc.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
He wasn’t all that thirsty but he thought the water might help to take the edge off his hunger.
From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen
