Etymology
Origin of edged
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They defeated the Pacific Islanders 3-0 in a hard-fought Test series at home three years ago - having previously edged to victory in a dramatic World Cup semi-final in Auckland in 2017.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
U.S. crude prices rose and international benchmark Brent edged down as traders weighed a weaker global demand outlook and signs of recovering Middle East crude supplies against Strait of Hormuz shipping risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
South Korea’s Kospi index ended down 0.4%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged 0.05% lower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Front-month Brent crude contracts for December delivery edged 0.2% lower to $105.50 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
I stood up and edged out from behind the bench.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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