Etymology
Origin of edged
Example Sentences
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Nvidia edged up 0.2% as the chip maker looks to extend its winning streak to 11 days.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Consumer spending was essentially flat in January and edged 0.1% higher in February while the job market has effectively stalled over the past year.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Having made 15, Martin Andersson wafted uncharacteristically loosely outside the off stump and edged a catch to Jones at first slip.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
—European equity indexes largely edged higher in cautious early trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Instead, I shrugged his hand off and edged away from him, closer to the door, closer to escape.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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