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
By the second intermission, the Hurricanes had a 2-0 lead and a 43-27 overall edge in five-on-five shot attempts.
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Princess Kate, 43, stood out in an all-white ensemble, mixing timeless glamour with a modern edge in a structured blazer and feminine skirt.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 May 2025
Beijing will gain an even greater edge in telecommunications if international tensions and trade wars undermine cooperation among Western countries.
—Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
All of a sudden, Spurs had lost that physical edge in the final third.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Princess Kate, 43, stood out in an all-white ensemble, mixing timeless glamour with a modern edge in a structured blazer and feminine skirt.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 May 2025
Beijing will gain an even greater edge in telecommunications if international tensions and trade wars undermine cooperation among Western countries.
—Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
All of a sudden, Spurs had lost that physical edge in the final third.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge in
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Those who opt for implants could receive $75 at the time it is inserted, $100 six months after and $125 one year later.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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The device is inserted via the jugular vein and interfaces with the motor cortex.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Like other invasives, the carp were introduced in the 1960s to help aquaculture in the South, but have since spread to 31 states.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Not all of these changes would come into force immediately upon the bill's passage, but all changes would be implemented within the coming decade. Low-Income Adults One of the main reforms is introducing new work requirements.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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