margin

Example Sentences

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The Terrapins pulled to within two but Leger-Walker’s three got the margin to eight by the end of the first quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

His form helps, as does his experience in high-pressure moments: decisive goals for Milan, key contributions for Real, strikes against elite opposition such as Atletico Madrid, when margins are thin and the stakes are highest.

From BBC

Polls at the time consistently showed the opposition Conservatives leading by a wide margin with party leader Pierre Poilievre, whose focus on affordability was resonating with voters, likely to be the next prime minister.

From BBC

Everybody kind of works the margins of things.

From Salon

But prices for a host of other products outpaced inflation, some by wide margins.

From The Wall Street Journal