edge out

Example Sentences

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This means people often vote for countries where they see some historic allegiance, or vote tactically to edge out old rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Versatility helped Marcus, who was on the bench for the first Lions Test in the summer, edge out Northampton's Fin for England's final two autumn internationals.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The favorite for individual gold earned 10 points toward the United States’ total of 69 to edge out Japan by one.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Kira Kimura won Japan's first-ever men's snowboard big air Olympic gold at the Milan-Cortina Games on Saturday, producing a stunning final run under pressure to edge out compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

He checks his rearview and side mirrors, trying to edge out safely.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina