edge out

Example Sentences

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Bass launched her first salvo over the weekend, as the tally of mail-in votes made clear that Raman would edge out Spencer Pratt to challenge her in the fall election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When not trying to edge out Gicurasi, Ubwuzu is beating up Imfura, another younger male whose defeat at the hands of Ubwuzu begins his ostracization from the group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Her combined time of 3:57:93 over four heats was enough to edge out Germany's Laura Nolte by just 0.04 seconds and compatriot Kaillie Armbruster Humphries by 0.12secs.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Not bothering to change into my swimsuit, I hurry along the path, hoping to edge out dusk.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed