Etymology
Origin of edged
Example Sentences
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Yields on 10-year Treasury notes edged 0.7 basis point higher to 4.805%, while 30-year yields nudged up 0.2 basis point to 5.279%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The dollar edged higher as gold fell 0.5% to $4,372.40 a troy ounce—its lowest level in three weeks—with rate-hike bets continuing to reduce the appeal of nonyielding gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Earlier, oil prices edged higher after reports that two oil tankers in the strait were struck by projectiles amid a sharp decline in commercial shipping through the key global energy route.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
At Lord's, following a swipe to get off the mark with a boundary edged over the slips, Lawrence showed bravery, determination and invention.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
I edged closer to the top of the alleyway, staying close to the wall, keeping to the shadows.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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