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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By courting Gulf partners, Europe has the opportunity to secure a competitive edge in a post-oil world.
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Isabel Schatzschneideris, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
As a team, Boston outscored New York by 30 points on 3-point shots (19 makes to nine) while also owning a 48-30 edge in rebounding.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Despite often going up against Connor McDavid’s line, Bedard’s line had a 14-7 edge in shot attempts, 6-3 in shots on goal, 8-3 in scoring chances and 1-0 in goals while on the ice.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Few’s teams have a 48-15 edge in the series dating back to the 2001-02 season, but the rivals have split the past eight games with Saint Mary’s winning two of three last year, including the conference tournament title game.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Isabel Schatzschneideris, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
As a team, Boston outscored New York by 30 points on 3-point shots (19 makes to nine) while also owning a 48-30 edge in rebounding.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Despite often going up against Connor McDavid’s line, Bedard’s line had a 14-7 edge in shot attempts, 6-3 in shots on goal, 8-3 in scoring chances and 1-0 in goals while on the ice.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Few’s teams have a 48-15 edge in the series dating back to the 2001-02 season, but the rivals have split the past eight games with Saint Mary’s winning two of three last year, including the conference tournament title game.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
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