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on the edge





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He opens beer bottles on the edge of what must be an expensive table.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

First Guehi was tackled by Lamine Yamal on the edge of his own box, allowing the Spain winger to drive towards goal and slot in his side's opener.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Ohtani came up to the plate again in the seventh inning and put Dodgers fans on the edge of their seats by sending a long fly ball to straightaway center field.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

And in August they bought a four-bed home for £242,000 in Swinton on the edge of Manchester.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

She sat on the edge of one cot; the thin, lumpy mattress and pained squeak of the old springs made her sigh with contentment.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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