edging

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Gas prices are edging toward $4 a gallon on average, putting upward pressure on inflation, which is now at its highest rate in three years.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The Europe-wide Stoxx 600 gains 1.2% to 624.12 points, edging closer to its pre-war record close of 633.85.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

By the halfway stage, however, the contest had not quite lived up to the hype, with Dubois edging the rounds through steady work to the body.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As investors see the war in Iran potentially edging nearer to completion, that’s benefited so-called risk-on trades, including within the memory sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Matthias began edging along the wall, running his hand over the stone at hip level.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo