fringes

Example Sentences

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Not only does it provide a unique home for wildlife but coastal fringes act as both a natural flood defence and a carbon sink.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

We’re seeing the fringes of electronic music rise, and very heavy rock music rise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Packer went on to play at the tournament but remained on the fringes and did not feature in any of the knockout games as England claimed glory.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

They took place on the fringes of the Malian capital Bamako and in several towns and cities across the sprawling Sahel nation.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The red crêpe paper hung down in long fringes from the mantel and also was looped around the backs of the chairs.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers