Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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The Vikings franchise value has nosed above $1 billion.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2014
Isiah Myers has nosed ahead of Vince Mayle in receptions, 26 to 25, off his 11-catch effort Saturday night at Portland State.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2014
Recent polls suggest Democrat Kathy Hochul has nosed ahead of Republican Jane Corwin in the contest’s waning stages.
From Time ● May 24, 2011
An aerial trail blazer, Pan Am has nosed southward into South America; westward to Hawaii, China, Australia, New Zealand; eastward to Europe.
From Time Magazine Archive
He has been here two weeks now, and he has nosed out for himself all the dead-walls.
From The Grafters by Lynde, Francis
