fringes

Example Sentences

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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

Crypto has moved from the fringes of the financial world closer to the mainstream, and it isn’t unusual for people to own part of their wealth in bitcoin or other digital assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

They said they, or their sources, were on the fringes of his social circle.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

For a short while this season, Villarreal seemed to be on the fringes of the title race but two defeats and a draw in their last three La Liga outings have diminished those notions.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

They were on the fringes of the bazaar, the way ahead blocked by a solid wall of people.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin