Example Sentences

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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

French superstar Kylian Mbappe put the ball in the back of Osasuna's net but had edged offside, although the equaliser was not long in coming.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Hibs will feel let down that they allowed the league's top scorer to make his mark right at the end of a game they had edged.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

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

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