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have an edge on

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  1. Also, have the edge on. Have an advantage over, as in Our team has an edge on them, or In this competition our town has the edge. The use of edge here alludes to the power to cut, transferred to a margin of superiority. [Late 1800s]


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The U.S. drone may have an edge on speed on the mountain, given it’s far lighter than the Chinese machine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

In the battle for sixth wideout/punt returner, Dax Milne seemed to have an edge on Alex Erickson.

From Washington Post Aug. 27, 2022

Defenses generally have an edge on offenses early into camp, and that especially appeared to be the case for a team getting used to a new starter under center.

From Washington Times Jul. 27, 2022

Jonathan Quick has started the last three games and appears to have an edge on Cal Petersen, who given up 12 goals in his last two appearances.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 19, 2022

"This is your prince. Who are you to tell him he may not have an edge on his sword, ser?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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