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has been edging

  • present perfect progressive of edge (3rd person singular).

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Comcast has been edging into the mobile-service providers’ turf, too, by selling mobile service to its broadband customers.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

Mulligan has been edging toward comedy without committing to it.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2025

Over the past year, job growth has also slowed and the unemployment rate has been edging higher, though it remains at historically low levels.

From BBC Nov. 1, 2024

The unemployment rate has been edging above last year's 48-year low, indicating some softening in the jobs market, while basic earnings are rising at record pace.

From Reuters Sep. 8, 2023

The Milan-based brand has been edging into the space with collaborations for such fashion houses as Fendi and YSL, DSquard2 and Comme des Garcons.

From Seattle Times Jan. 17, 2022