Etymology
Origin of edged
Example Sentences
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In front of 400 fans, the Lionesses edged a thrilling game, coming from behind to secure a 3-2 victory.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Amazon stock edged up 0.3% to $250.56 on Friday, notching its highest closing price since November 3, 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Stocks edged higher in choppy trading, led by the Nasdaq composite, as investors remain hopeful about a Mideast conflict resolution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
On the plains of northwestern Iran, edged by snow-ribboned ridges, spring nudges almond trees into frothy bloom and a fragile ceasefire brings more traffic onto highways, and more Iranians back to their homeland.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
I had edged my way into the dimness, peering into the corners, ready to run if I saw one of the sídhe, her hair long, her fingers bony, watching me.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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