edging

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A title shot for Itauma is edging closer, although Usyk has previously ruled out facing him.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Pratt, the former reality TV star, reported a total of $3.26 million in contributions, edging him ahead of Bass with $3.13 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Home prices are still edging higher on a national basis, because the supply of homes for sale—while rising—remains below prepandemic norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

They had to scramble up the sides of the bank here, and hold on to roots and trunks to keep balance, standing sideways and edging along.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill