fringe

Example Sentences

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The story has since gained traction because it was reported by mainstream outlets, lending an unusual layer of legitimacy to what might otherwise be dismissed as a fringe anecdote.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He split his players into two camps across the fixtures, the first made up primarily of fringe players and the second of more regular players.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

My mom had worn mini skirts and fringe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Outside The Times’ office, with highway and airplane traffic buzzing by on a cloudless afternoon, Slayyyter walked into our interview in Moschino kitten heels and her now-signature fringe jacket.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“Oh, but she’s simply charming, you must meet her—” This about me, a whisper on the fringe of a crowd, and I would turn away, pretending I had not heard.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier