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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edge
Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
And on the state’s far eastern edge, Shelby County, the poorest of the three, took on 307 cases.
—Ilana Panich-Linsman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
European markets also edged into the green after a tumultuous start to the week.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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A day after declaring their intention to capture large swathes of the crowded enclave, Israeli forces pushed into the city on Gaza's southern edge which had served as a last refuge for people fleeing other areas for much of the war.
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Todd Golden became the first Jewish coach in 37 years to win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament as his Florida Gators edged Houston 65-63 in the final on April 7.
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In Jackson, the battle’s over, and those who suffered bites accept their fate.—
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This home remedy can help to cool and soothe insect bites.—
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
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The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.—
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The Stars finished with a 50-26-6 record, edging out Colorado for second in the division and home ice advantage in this series.—
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The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, involved 40 patients and tested both safety and efficacy of the treatment.—
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The authors recommend that the treatment be tried with many more patients to test both the approach’s safety and efficacy before it is approved for widespread use.—
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Failure to act will push more seniors to the financial brink, further jeopardizing their health and well-being.—
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
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Instead, double down on nurturing customer relationships, enhancing user experience and sharpening your differentiation.—
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As future data sharpens these measurements, the findings could point us in a weird new direction – perhaps even challenging Einstein’s theory of gravity itself.—
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Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.—
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The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.—
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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