on the fringe(s)
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: on the outer edge (of something)
They lived on the fringe of the forest.
—often used figurativelyHe has been working for years on the fringes of the entertainment industry.
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Those who think otherwise, even now, are seen as being on the fringes.
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Terry Tang, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
The future of Bichette is certainly the top concern, but Varsho is another player on the fringe of that key group.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The pair, both living on the fringes of society in their Connecticut town, form an unexpected friendship that leads the teen on a journey of self-discovery.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 May 2025
And on the fringe of the mountains, the area is home to bears, deer and rabbits.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Terry Tang, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
The future of Bichette is certainly the top concern, but Varsho is another player on the fringe of that key group.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The pair, both living on the fringes of society in their Connecticut town, form an unexpected friendship that leads the teen on a journey of self-discovery.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 May 2025
And on the fringe of the mountains, the area is home to bears, deer and rabbits.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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“On the fringe(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20fringe%28s%29. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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