edge out

Idioms  

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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Example Sentences

A cooler Christmas could affect final figures, but it is likely that 2025 will edge out the current record of 10.03C from 2022, the Met Office says.

From BBC

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

From MarketWatch

He said: "They probably just edge out England in terms of being favourites, but I don't think there's much in it. It's a tough one to call, so I'd say Australia, just."

From BBC

It has been a similar story over the past fortnight, as the All Blacks finished strongly to edge out Ireland and Scotland.

From BBC

World number one Carlos Alcaraz felt "relieved" after he battled back from a set down to edge out Taylor Fritz in a thrilling contest and close on a place in the knockout stages at the ATP Finals in Turin.

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