fringe

Example Sentences

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Her mom tried to comfort her, but Jessica cried as her dad drove her back to their home in Azle, a small suburb on the northwestern fringe of Fort Worth.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

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

I soon came to understand that in Ivy League humanities classrooms, critical theories aren’t fringe ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

Ira stood defiant before him, uttering no denial, fingers plucking at the fringe of her sari.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya