edge in

Idioms  

1. Work into a limited space or time; move gradually or hesitantly; insert. For example, The train was crowded but I managed to edge in, or Everyone was talking at once and he barely managed to edge in a word. [Mid-1600s] Also see get a word in edgewise.

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edge in

China’s manufacturing skills give it an edge in deploying AI in the real world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Despite the brain drain from Alphabet, Thill wrote that the downward pressure on the stock isn’t a sign that Google is losing its edge in the AI model race.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Anthony Gordon: Provided an energetic display but lacked cutting edge in this match.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Ford is also building a battery factory in partnership with China’s CATL, which is viewed as giving the automaker a competitive edge in the battery energy-storage market, Nelson added.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026

Even so, Jack has had an edge in his voice recently.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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