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Also, on the cutting edge . In the forefront, in a position of greatest advantage or importance. For example, In my youth I was at the cutting edge of medical research , or Our company is on the cutting edge of gene therapy . This metaphoric phrase alludes to the sharp edge of a knife or other cutting tool. [c. 1950]Advertisement
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