on the edge
Example Sentences
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There are always these other people on the edge of my consciousness.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
During the second set, he motioned to Copi to come sit on the edge of the stage and listen to the band.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
They were accused of not allowing sufficient space on the edge of certain fields to allow rare flowers to grow by spreading fertiliser, slurry and weed killer without permission.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The days of dumping trash on the edge of town and lighting a match were ending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
After lunch they all lay on the edge of the beach.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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