edging

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China’s headline urban unemployment rate stood at 5.4% last month, edging up from February’s 5.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As investors see the war in Iran potentially edging nearer to completion, that’s benefited so-called risk-on trades, including within the memory sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Microsoft shares were edging down 0.2% at $369.35 in early trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As puppacinos become as easy to buy as cappuccinos - is the UK edging towards a society that is completely dog-friendly?

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

I adjust my hijab and turn to snap a picture of the formation of rocks edging the walkway.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali