edge
noun
a line or border at which a surface terminates.
has edged
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present perfectof edge (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In the U.S., the average price for a gallon of diesel has edged lower in recent weeks but is still hovering near record levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Far from suffering from a Burnham bounce, Kemi Badenoch's party has edged up to 20% in the polls for the first time since last spring.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Manufacturing and retail have lagged behind export-driven sectors such as energy and mining, unemployment has edged higher and real wages have recovered only gradually, leaving many Argentines still feeling squeezed despite improving headline indicators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
CF’s stock has now rallied 31.8% over the past three months, while the S&P 500 has edged up 0.3%.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
But will has edged out shall as the people’s choice.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
