edge in

Idioms  

1. Work into a limited space or time; move gradually or hesitantly; insert. For example, The train was crowded but I managed to edge in, or Everyone was talking at once and he barely managed to edge in a word. [Mid-1600s] Also see get a word in edgewise.

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edge in

XPeng’s edge in advanced driver-assistance technology helped it post its first-ever quarterly profit in late 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

However, the stock is down 8.3% this month as investors question whether it is losing its edge in artificial intelligence, despite massive spending.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

Australia, with an edge in goal differential, would get the second spot in the event of a draw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

The Met Office says cooler conditions may begin to edge in from the west late next week, although confidence in the timing and extent of any breakdown remains low.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

It would be foolish to tromp much farther through the river’s edge in the dark, with the risk of snakes and crocodiles.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

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