edge
noun
a line or border at which a surface terminates.
was edging
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past progressiveof edge.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Brent crude was edging down slightly on Friday after reports that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a cease-fire under pressure from President Donald Trump.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
The prince warned humanity was edging towards the "Earth's critical tipping points", citing "the melting of polar ice, the loss of the Amazon, the disruption of ocean currents".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
The Nasdaq composite was edging down by 0.1%, as of 9:35 a.m.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
The tech-heavy Nasdaq was slightly higher, the Dow was edging red and the S&P 500 was essentially unchanged, but leaning lower.
From Reuters ● Nov. 27, 2023
It was edging toward sunset when we finally started back.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
