edge out

Example Sentences

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Bass launched her first salvo over the weekend, as the tally of mail-in votes made clear that Raman would edge out Spencer Pratt to challenge her in the fall election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Still, it has looked to edge out Novo, and Foundayo could be a way to do just that.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Her combined time of 3:57:93 over four heats was enough to edge out Germany's Laura Nolte by just 0.04 seconds and compatriot Kaillie Armbruster Humphries by 0.12secs.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Nim squatted at the edge, out of the way of the wind and stink.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr