edge off
Example Sentences
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Smith was given a life on 15 when keeper Mohammad Rizwan completely missed an edge off Ali.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
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
Cox chipped to mid-wicket, the sublime Blundell brilliantly held a thick edge off Archer and Tongue was caught at mid-on to give Henry a seventh five-wicket haul in Tests.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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
Laughter covers indiscreet glances of welcome and promise, and takes the edge off gestures of betrayal and abandon.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
