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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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Wall Street sees 14A as crucial to Intel’s ability to gain an edge in chip manufacturing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In 2013, PayPal acquired the fintech company Braintree, which owned the social payment service Venmo, giving PayPal an edge in mobile commerce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This strategy loses its edge in momentum-driven markets, like recent years, especially when gains exceed the 10% to 20% range.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Left-back Kieran Tierney suggested in midweek that the trophy winning experience of their players and team boss could give Celtic the edge in a four-horse race for the Scottish title.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The frost gathers along the scraper’s edge in a flaky white film; Jack clears it with a quick swipe of his gloved fingertips.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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