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edging out

VERB

defeat narrowly

Synonyms

WEAK

nose out slip by squeeze by

Example Sentences

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The Ronettes disbanded in 1967 as Motown and the British Invasion were edging out singing groups and Spector’s grip on the group increased.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

But edging out Test slugfests is what makes a team - and Farrell recognises that.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

In 2023, Shen topped Forbes’s Midas List, a global ranking of venture capitalists, for the fourth time, once again edging out his U.S.-based Sequoia peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Revenue totaled $33.5 billion for the fourth quarter, edging out the $32.9 billion consensus view, while adjusted earnings per share of 52 cents cleared the 46-cent mark that analysts were modeling.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

“Gospodin Yedinitsa, I can’t learn about dragons today,” Anya said, edging out the door.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack