- present participle of edge.
edging
Example Sentences
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Refinery runs were seen edging up to 95.9% in the Journal survey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Miroslav Klose won it with five in 2006, as did Thomas Muller in 2010, edging out Diego Forlan, Wesley Sneijder and David Villa on assists.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
At the time the empire was at its peak, yet also edging towards a decline that would eventually clear the way for British rule.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Brent crude was edging down slightly on Friday after reports that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a cease-fire under pressure from President Donald Trump.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
We walk slowly toward the small bridge, edging carefully along the shoreline of the pond.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
