edging

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The market was already edging toward strain as power plants, mostly coal-fired ones, were shut down for economic or environmental reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The stifled progress has left markets sensitive to developments, with oil prices edging higher as uncertainty around supply flows continue.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

The full length was hand sewn by Grant to "make it nice and flat as Venezuela walked and I used an embroidery machine to do the edging round the side".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Nat saw Charlie edging around, his head cocked, listening.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham