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

However, the stock is down 8.3% this month as investors question whether it is losing its edge in artificial intelligence, despite massive spending.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

The Met Office says cooler conditions may begin to edge in from the west late next week, although confidence in the timing and extent of any breakdown remains low.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

It had an 11-2 edge in shots, completed six times as many passes and controlled the ball for more than 36 of the first 45 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026

S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Ratings, and Fitch Ratings cited SpaceX’s competitive edge in its space and connectivity businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

“Listen, I’m going to go for a walk. Give the two of you time to talk,” she said at Gus, an edge in it.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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