edging

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Oil prices were edging up early Monday as Iran said it would end military operations against Israel following an exchange of strikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The market was already edging toward strain as power plants, mostly coal-fired ones, were shut down for economic or environmental reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A title shot for Itauma is edging closer, although Usyk has previously ruled out facing him.

From BBC • May 24, 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

He’s staring raptly forward, with straight posture and a smile edging his lips.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli