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edge out

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  1. Surpass or defeat by a small margin, as in She edged out her opponent on the home stretch. [Late 1800s]


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This means people often vote for countries where they see some historic allegiance, or vote tactically to edge out old rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Still, it has looked to edge out Novo, and Foundayo could be a way to do just that.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Versatility helped Marcus, who was on the bench for the first Lions Test in the summer, edge out Northampton's Fin for England's final two autumn internationals.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

These investors are able to edge out potential would-be homeowners, thanks to cash offers and quick closing times.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

She couldn’t keep the bitter edge out of her voice.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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