as in to insert
to put among or between others
although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations
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Recent Examples of edge in
The measure would take effect on September 1, and Texas officials said it was needed to maintain the state's competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top-tier athletes.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Gilstrap said his name recognition, independent thinking and skills in campaign finance give him an edge in the race.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Two were smash burgers with crunchy, lacy edges in a coffee shop in downtown El Segundo.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The Panthers dominated the second period to the tune of a 34-13 edge in shot attempts plus advantages of 14-9 in shots on goal, 18-10 in scoring chances and 7-3 in high-danger chances.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Gilstrap said his name recognition, independent thinking and skills in campaign finance give him an edge in the race.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Two were smash burgers with crunchy, lacy edges in a coffee shop in downtown El Segundo.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The Panthers dominated the second period to the tune of a 34-13 edge in shot attempts plus advantages of 14-9 in shots on goal, 18-10 in scoring chances and 7-3 in high-danger chances.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Then, in 2020, with Adams freshly inserted as general manager, the Sabres signed Reinhart to a one-year contract that walked him to free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Once inserted into an arm, the sensor allows the wearer to monitor their blood-sugar levels on a phone app for $80 to $184 a month.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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As part of its commitment to employee well-being, AGI Denim also introduced a childcare unit and dispensary facility at the Apparel Park.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 June 2025
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As Machiavelli famously observed, there is nothing more difficult or dangerous than introducing a new order of things.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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