edge out
To just barely beat someone in a competition, or to slowly push someone out of a position.
Meanings
To defeat a competitor or opponent by a very small margin.
"The home team edged out the visitors with a goal in the final minute of extra time."
To gradually replace or displace someone or something from a position.
"Streaming services have slowly edged out traditional video rental stores."
To move slowly and carefully to the outside or away from a position.
"The nervous driver edged out into the busy road and waited for a gap in traffic."
Very common in sports reporting and business journalism. Often used to describe a narrow competitive victory or a gradual displacement of a product, person, or competitor. Works well in both formal and informal contexts.
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