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noun

ˈmär-jən

Definition of margin

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide

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verb

as in to border

to serve as a border for the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

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Noun

Elsewhere, though, pundits contend that these voters are rejecting socialism and its candidates, as in last year’s party primary for New York City mayor, when then-candidate Zohran Mamdani lost Black communities by wide margins. — Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026 With more than 95% of the statewide vote counted, El-Sayed led by double-digit margins in Kent County, home to Grand Rapids, and Washtenaw County, home to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

But with Medicare Advantage costs moderating, analysts said the risk to earnings has decreased and margin progress next year can be meaningful. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 July 2026 That gives retailers a much clearer picture of pricing thresholds and margin opportunities than waiting to see how a product performs at markdown. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for margin

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Noun

The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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On the road leading to the Moroccan town of Fnideq, which borders Ceuta, many migrants were seen walking toward the fence, some barefoot, apparently hoping to try their luck.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of border

Noun

Farther west, France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter on Sunday night after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Noun

Set the boundary, handle one domestic loose end, then choose joy without dragging guilt behind you.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of boundary

Noun

Feed citrus with one-quarter pound of citrus fertilizer per inch of trunk circumference.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Surgery eligibility is primarily driven by BMI; however, there is a movement to consider waist circumference because of the associated risks, according to Serlie.

— Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

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