fringes

Example Sentences

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Not only does it provide a unique home for wildlife but coastal fringes act as both a natural flood defence and a carbon sink.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

And he has led winger Cole Caufield, Montreal’s shortest player at 5-foot-8, from the fringes of the roster to a breakout 2025-26 season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

We’re seeing the fringes of electronic music rise, and very heavy rock music rise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Packer went on to play at the tournament but remained on the fringes and did not feature in any of the knockout games as England claimed glory.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

By the time he was four, Sacrabani was used to being a hanger-on—forever on the fringes of others’ activities.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya