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 Tigers improved to 4-0 for the third straight season, pushing their all-time edge in the series to 10-6.
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Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Thus far, Team Europe has been able to accomplish that feat much more frequently than Team World — and holds an all-time 5-2 edge in Laver Cup play.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes hold a 30–27 edge in the all-time series with the Gators.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Locations with access to abundant, low-cost power, especially from renewable sources, can provide a significant edge in total cost of ownership (TCO).
—Wes Cummins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Thus far, Team Europe has been able to accomplish that feat much more frequently than Team World — and holds an all-time 5-2 edge in Laver Cup play.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes hold a 30–27 edge in the all-time series with the Gators.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Locations with access to abundant, low-cost power, especially from renewable sources, can provide a significant edge in total cost of ownership (TCO).
—Wes Cummins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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The congressional resolution introduced by Democratic senators will require legislative review and potential voting to determine whether military strikes against drug trafficking boats should continue.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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