edge out
verb
edged out; edging out; edges out
: to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)
The company is gradually edging out the competition.
Efficiency has edged out price as the top reason people give for buying the car.
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Mattingly also won an American League batting title in his first full season with the Yankees, in 1984, barely edging out star teammate Dave Winfield.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Steyer is the highest polling candidate among Asian Americans with 20% support, narrowly edging out Hilton.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
In fact, job security has now edged out career growth as more important to the degree-holders.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Ajmera edged out the mayor with the highest favorability, 35% to 34%.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Steyer is the highest polling candidate among Asian Americans with 20% support, narrowly edging out Hilton.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
In fact, job security has now edged out career growth as more important to the degree-holders.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Ajmera edged out the mayor with the highest favorability, 35% to 34%.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
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“Edge out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edge%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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