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were edging

  • past progressive of edge.

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Those two factors “complicate the Fed story,” he said, adding that the chance of a rate hike at next week’s U.S. central bank meeting were edging higher.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Oil prices were edging down early on Tuesday as President Donald Trump appeared to succeed in persuading Israel and Iran to pause fighting.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

"All these little things were edging me closer to taking this step into this unknown," says the 27-year-old.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

The Ronettes disbanded in 1967 as Motown and the British Invasion were edging out singing groups and Spector’s grip on the group increased.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

Two other rabbits were edging off through the grass.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams