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edges out

VERB
defeat narrowly
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She implies the kind of complex personhood that all women have, in a way that slightly edges out Streep’s reliability.

From Salon May 10, 2026

The chick then grows bigger and edges out the others from the nest.

From BBC May 7, 2024

As Xi Jinping edges out his rivals in the Chinese Communist Party, shakes up his leadership team and begins an unprecedented third term as China’s leader, Beijing’s military modernization continues apace.

From Seattle Times Oct. 28, 2022

Still, “Heights” edges out “Story” for sheer color, vibrancy … and the most creative use of swimming pool choreography since Esther Williams.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 16, 2022

The ridges at its sides pressed in upon it, crumpled it into giant folds, broke it, pushed its shattered edges out in mighty over-thrusts, released molten rock to flow up and over its torn surface.

From The Coming of Coal by Robert W. Bruere



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