fringe

Example Sentences

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Her mom tried to comfort her, but Jessica cried as her dad drove her back to their home in Azle, a small suburb on the northwestern fringe of Fort Worth.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The story has since gained traction because it was reported by mainstream outlets, lending an unusual layer of legitimacy to what might otherwise be dismissed as a fringe anecdote.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I soon came to understand that in Ivy League humanities classrooms, critical theories aren’t fringe ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He split his players into two camps across the fixtures, the first made up primarily of fringe players and the second of more regular players.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The man who paddled it had short brown hair cut in a fringe on the brow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver