Example Sentences

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Craig Casey has edged out last week's debutant Nathan Doak as scrum-half cover while utility back Ciaran Frawley is retained among the replacements.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

An index of the market’s seven largest stocks, in fact, has edged only 0.8% higher over the past six months, and has fallen more than 8% since late October.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

And unemployment has edged up from postpandemic lows — in February it rose to 4.4% as the U.S. unexpectedly lost jobs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Housing inflation has slowed meaningfully, and core services inflation excluding housing has edged lower.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

But will has edged out shall as the people’s choice.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner