fringes

Example Sentences

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They took place on the fringes of the Malian capital Bamako and in several towns and cities across the sprawling Sahel nation.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Crypto has moved from the fringes of the financial world closer to the mainstream, and it isn’t unusual for people to own part of their wealth in bitcoin or other digital assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

They said they, or their sources, were on the fringes of his social circle.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But he was especially demoralized the other day after scouring for bargains at the sprawling Coche Market, which serves a mostly working-class clientele on the southern fringes of this chaotic capital.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

As Werfel combed the carpets to make sure the fringes all lay flat, he dreamed of the histories that could be written with the union of elfin and goblin knowledge.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin