edging

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Microsoft shares were edging down 0.2% at $369.35 in early trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As puppacinos become as easy to buy as cappuccinos - is the UK edging towards a society that is completely dog-friendly?

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Yields on two-year U.K. government bonds, also known as gilts, rose 10 basis points to 4.600% on Friday, edging close to the 4.714% level, a near two-year high hit on Monday, Tradeweb data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Investors’ concerns regarding the future of the war also climbed after a Wall Street Journal report Monday evening said U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are edging closer to joining the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Carlotta’s frustration apparently boiled over two days later when I won bronze on beam—ahead of Vanessa at fourth and Carlotta at fifth—and gold on floor, again edging out Vanessa, who took silver.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles