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edging out

VERB

defeat narrowly

Synonyms

WEAK

nose out slip by squeeze by

Example Sentences

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A recent study by the Economist showed that 10% of Americans now rank soccer as their favorite sport, making it the third most popular behind football and basketball and narrowly edging out America’s pastime, baseball.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Ronettes disbanded in 1967 as Motown and the British Invasion were edging out singing groups and Spector’s grip on the group increased.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

But edging out Test slugfests is what makes a team - and Farrell recognises that.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Berkshire Class B shares have risen 0.2% this year, edging out S&P 500’s near-flat performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

“Gospodin Yedinitsa, I can’t learn about dragons today,” Anya said, edging out the door.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack