fringes

Example Sentences

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The film arrives at a time when discussions about unidentified aerial phenomena, government transparency and artificial intelligence have moved from the fringes of popular culture into mainstream debate.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The biggest standout is Celina, Texas, a boomtown on the metro area’s far northern fringes that features master-planned communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

We’re seeing the fringes of electronic music rise, and very heavy rock music rise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Once confined to the internet's fringes, conspiracy theories have moved squarely into the mainstream amid growing mistrust of public institutions and traditional media.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The breath coming out of the nostrils was so faint it stirred only the furthest fringes of life, a small leaf, a black feather, a single fibre of hair.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury