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 2025 Salary & Sentiments Report, released by root/edge in partnership with Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), captures this tension clearly.
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Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Frigate birds soar in the hot sky and sunsets paint cloud edges in dramatic crimson strokes.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Stafford had more touchdowns and passing yards, but Maye had the edge in many other statistical categories.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The Bears outgained the Rams, averaged more yards per play, rushed for more yards per carry and had the edge in time of possession.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
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Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Frigate birds soar in the hot sky and sunsets paint cloud edges in dramatic crimson strokes.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Stafford had more touchdowns and passing yards, but Maye had the edge in many other statistical categories.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The Bears outgained the Rams, averaged more yards per play, rushed for more yards per carry and had the edge in time of possession.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
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Oulonger 12-Pack In-Ground Solar Pathway Lights These solar lawn lights also have a stake, and can be easily inserted into the ground so that the actual light is level with the lawn surface.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rookie, who turned 20 last week, is enjoying an excellent season and has at least inserted his name into the Calder Trophy finalist conversation alongside Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ fantastic 18-year-old defenseman.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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