had edged
- past perfect of edge.
Example Sentences
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Analysts at Goldman Sachs estimated in a recent note that Persian Gulf oil flows had edged down to 41% of pre-war levels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But by Thursday evening, negotiators had edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, though approval from President Donald Trump was still needed, US sources told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
With those stats, Scotland were slight favourites against opponents who had edged out Italy and Wales, but the home crowd were quiet after 15 minutes, with their team trailing 10-0 and making error after error.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2024
The Asian financial hub of Hong Kong and China's neighbouring populous province of Guangdong cancelled hundreds of flights on Friday and shut businesses, schools and financial markets as Saola had edged closer.
From Reuters ● Sep. 2, 2023
Then he had edged toward the door, and each time he moved, his wife had said, “Where you goin’, John?”
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
