edge in

verb

edged in; edging in; edges in

transitive verb

: to work in : interpolate
edged in a few remarks

Examples of edge in in a Sentence

although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations
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Countries hoping to gain an edge in the escalating AI arms race would be wise to take notice. Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024 Among the most bizarre was Vance’s assertion that white liberal parents are pushing their children to transition in order to gain an edge in college admissions. Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024 McVay says he’s been pleased with Limmer’s growth in the physical aspect of the game, using his lower-body strength to gain an edge in duo action in the running game. Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024 Maintaining an edge in science allows the U.S. to compete with China, grow the domestic economy and potentially help solve global problems, while fostering the good will that can come with scientific diplomacy. Alison Snyder, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for edge in 

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of edge in was in 1683

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“Edge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edge%20in. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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