edge off
Example Sentences
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In Britain, which has seen four prime ministers in as many years, the familiar taste of anchovies blended with butter and peppers helps take the edge off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
The driver of the pickup truck then tried to edge off to the side of the road, Budensiek said, and Woods swerved to avoid a collision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Australia took the second new ball five overs into the day, Bethell overturned being given lbw to Scott Boland, only to be cramped into an edge off Mitchell Starc.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
He especially couldn’t see how battling the magistrate wore Mama down the same way fat wore the edge off a blade.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack