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edge out

VERB
defeat narrowly
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The 22-year-old, who also won silver in slopestyle and big air in Italy, posted a best score of 94.75 at Livigno Snow Park to edge out China teammate Li Fanghui, who scored 93.00.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

A cooler Christmas could affect final figures, but it is likely that 2025 will edge out the current record of 10.03C from 2022, the Met Office says.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

These investors are able to edge out potential would-be homeowners, thanks to cash offers and quick closing times.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

The Reds, in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, used a late-season surge to edge out the Mets for the third and final wild-card spot in the National League.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

Nim squatted at the edge, out of the way of the wind and stink.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr