edge
Example Sentences
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“The Los Angeles Jewish community is on edge after the Bondi Beach massacre,” Swalwell wrote on X. “He promises an antisemitic touchdown dance for his Thursday night game. He should apologize or be dropped.”
From Los Angeles Times
Canada’s jobless rate remains elevated, but has edged lower heading toward the end of the year as hiring has picked up.
Think onions and garlic for aroma, black pepper for a gentle bite, and the kind of golden edges that promise a satisfying crust.
From Salon
Consumer inflation in the United States was cooler than analysts expected in November, delayed government data showed Thursday, edging lower from two months prior.
From Barron's
You have children who will also benefit from an inheritance, so this is the equivalent of a double-edged silver sword with — you’ll be glad to know — relatively blunt edges.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.