edging

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With Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh seemingly out of favour, Slade's form is edging him back towards the Test spotlight.

From BBC • 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

Pratt, the former reality TV star, reported a total of $3.26 million in contributions, edging him ahead of Bass with $3.13 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Safe-haven demand was higher, with both gold and silver edging up, suggesting investors remain wary.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Want me to go to the tavern to find out what it was?” he asked, edging closer in.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi