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edge in
Work into a limited space or time; move gradually or hesitantly; insert. For example, The train was crowded but I managed to edge in, or Everyone was talking at once and he barely managed to edge in a word. [Mid-1600s] Also see get a word in edgewise.
Example Sentences
Swiatek, having won majors and having been the world number one for such a long time, has the edge in terms of experience - that absolutely counts for a lot.
Verstappen said he "had to commit a lot" in the high-speed corners because of the low-downforce set-up the team had chosen, which made the car on edge in the demanding corners.
Jennifer, a job recruiter, lives next door and has been on edge in recent days.
That victory in May perhaps gives Sabalenka a slight edge in Paris, given she has won three of their past four meetings.
Although the dollar amount was relatively small, the symbolism of such aid programs for children gave China a sudden edge in a serious geopolitical rivalry.
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