Etymology
Origin of edged
Example Sentences
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Fiorello, winless in eight starts since winning his debut 11 months ago, edged Thirsty Rebel to win the first of two $125,000 stakes for Cal-breds, the Eddie Echo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
From the last ball before the interval, Dan Lawrence edged Bamber to Beau Webster at third slip.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
U.S. stock indexes ended mixed, with the Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 both declining while the Dow industrials edged higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Even though consumer confidence edged up overall, details show "growing concern about rising prices, especially gas prices, and a hesitancy to make big purchases," Long said.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The route led down into a wooded valley with a chuckling stream edged with brittle ice, which the path followed for perhaps half a mile before taking us steeply up into denser woods.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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