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
Customer data will drive our decisions, sharpening our edge in delivering what is most valuable to our audiences.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
The timing of the election initially prompted concern from Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog, who expressed the opinion that selecting a candidate to fill the seat now would enable that individual to claim to be the incumbent, thereby giving them an edge in the election.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Stafford had the edge in traditional counting stats, throwing for 4,707 yards to Maye’s 4,394 and 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions to Maye’s 31 and eight.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The Tigers have a 28-18 edge in paint points, but LSU has 12 turnovers to UT's eight.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
The timing of the election initially prompted concern from Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog, who expressed the opinion that selecting a candidate to fill the seat now would enable that individual to claim to be the incumbent, thereby giving them an edge in the election.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Stafford had the edge in traditional counting stats, throwing for 4,707 yards to Maye’s 4,394 and 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions to Maye’s 31 and eight.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The Tigers have a 28-18 edge in paint points, but LSU has 12 turnovers to UT's eight.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 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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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its launch builds on the success of the Côte d’Ivoire edition, introduced in 2017, and marks the 51st international edition of Elle, owned by French publishing group Lagardère.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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