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cutting edge



NOUN
edge for cutting
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While not as important as the cutting edge chips from U.S.,

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Without him, England lacked punch, creativity and cutting edge.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming Hollywood at a pace that has sent shockwaves through creative industries, but human creativity will always prevail, a leading executive at the cutting edge of that change told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

It is also calculated to get rid of the old guard and bring in fresh faces who can take China’s military to the cutting edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

There was a touch of rust already forming on the cutting edge of the blade and he rubbed it off with his thumbs.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen