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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This year, the technology-driven surge in stock markets has edged her closer to that goal.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
XLP has edged up around 3.5% in the past year, and has gained an anemic 20% over the past five years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
With the stock’s gain on Monday, it has edged up 0.7% this year to outperform the software sector, which has been hurt by worries about AI displacement, by a wide margin.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026
But will has edged out shall as the people’s choice.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
