edging

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The latest polls suggest that opposition to the population cap is edging ahead for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Total revenue came to $280 million, edging past Wall Street’s call for $275.8 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The top spot changed hands three times in the final seconds of qualifying as Antonelli became last man standing, edging Verstappen by just 0.043 seconds to take his fourth pole of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Rather the gauge of inflation indicators is edging higher at the same time as rising government-bond yields globally, robust economic data and high valuations.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“Well, I—must take my leave,” he stammered, edging away.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw