edge out
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“Vanguard has been able to edge out BlackRock…because of their brand and structure,” says Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
When not trying to edge out Gicurasi, Ubwuzu is beating up Imfura, another younger male whose defeat at the hands of Ubwuzu begins his ostracization from the group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The favorite for individual gold earned 10 points toward the United States’ total of 69 to edge out Japan by one.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
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 • Dec. 22, 2025
He checks his rearview and side mirrors, trying to edge out safely.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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