edging

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Gas prices are edging toward $4 a gallon on average, putting upward pressure on inflation, which is now at its highest rate in three years.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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

Yields on two-year U.K. government bonds, also known as gilts, rose 10 basis points to 4.600% on Friday, edging close to the 4.714% level, a near two-year high hit on Monday, Tradeweb data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Investors’ concerns regarding the future of the war also climbed after a Wall Street Journal report Monday evening said U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are edging closer to joining the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

I was still thinking about what I’d heard when, several minutes later, there were footsteps and Francis emerged in the kitchen, edging his way around the ironing board to gather his gloves and scarf.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt