edging

Example Sentences

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“Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Home prices are still edging higher on a national basis, because the supply of homes for sale—while rising—remains below prepandemic norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The winners will play Braga or Freiburg in Istanbul on 20 May - with Braga edging the other semi final 2-1 - for the trophy and a place in the Champions League.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Booking Holdings pared early losses, edging up 0.4%.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The congregation was edging in closer now, considering what Mrs. Cobb should have, done to remember some kindness they had gone out of their way to show her.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt