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edge

[ej] / ɛdʒ /






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To maintain an edge, the renter would have to invest consistently over the three-decade period and stay invested through downturns, which many people find difficult, Zandi noted.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Much of that “aggressive growth” Monday was along the Plaskett fire’s eastern edge, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The collision occurred 18 nautical miles off Silivri district on the western edge of Istanbul province, with Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu telling journalists the damaged vessel had sunk "very quickly".

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The chain’s affluent, older base gives it an edge.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

While I’m busy overthinking, he comes around and sits on the edge of the table.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Rizwan's miss was the most costly, symptomatic of the keeper and slip fielders appearing to stand too deep for most of the day with a number of edges not carrying through.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Whales and sharks breach and hunt in the waters beyond the thick kelp forests that tickle its edges.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

These cells gather around the edges of damaged brain regions and help rebuild the lost astrocyte network.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

In late April, the Kushner-backed group put construction fencing at the environmentally protected peninsula’s edges, lining it with spools of razor wire.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Thick tangles of brush were creeping in from the edges of the property.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

Yields on 10-year Treasury notes edged 0.7 basis point higher to 4.805%, while 30-year yields nudged up 0.2 basis point to 5.279%.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Earlier, oil prices edged higher after reports that two oil tankers in the strait were struck by projectiles amid a sharp decline in commercial shipping through the key global energy route.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Lawrence was bowled by a nip-backer and Robinson edged behind to give Abbas 5-57, which he celebrated with a point to the sky.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Oil prices edged down but remain in danger of spiking further as investors await a breakthrough in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to tanker and cargo traffic.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Propped up by a wooden frame, edged with show lights, it read “Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In” in loopy neon.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Nvidia stock was edging down early Tuesday as investors assess its role in the latest AI cloud-computing deal with Anthropic.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

U.S. stocks are starting the week on a mixed note, with the Nasdaq dragged lower by chip stocks and the Dow edging higher.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The Briton crossed the finish line in 22.32 seconds, edging Nigerian Favour Ofili in a photo finish.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

In other words, the lower Russian River is edging up-market.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

“Have you thought about me?” he asked, edging a little closer.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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