as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margin
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Gross margin was reported at $485.3 million, maintaining a margin of 36% of sales, consistent with the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
Jay Clayton, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
This isn’t the first time Son has linked IPO mandates to margin loans.
—Ruth David, Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022
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With gross margins and paid memberships trending higher, this rally to fresh highs can continue.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Gross margin was reported at $485.3 million, maintaining a margin of 36% of sales, consistent with the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
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Crypto financial products range from stocks and mutual funds to margin loans and bank deposits.
—Jay Clayton, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
This isn’t the first time Son has linked IPO mandates to margin loans.
—Ruth David, Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front of the coin features Brutus’ profile bordered by a laurel wreath.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their brilliance frequently masked the lack of shooting or the spotty perimeter defense.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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But as the boundaries between B2B and B2C have blurred, especially after the pandemic, when personal and professional browsing habits converged, those avenues might not be the only or even optimal path to getting one's message to the people who need it.Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Set boundaries and expectations upfront Freedom works best with clear limits.Emily Shiffer, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Tribune printed a map showing the circumference of locations from which Wiedersberg’s climb would be easily visible to the naked eye.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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But size, the right thickness vs. circumference, density, the perfect proof time, plus the right amount of blistering and oil are equally important.Karri Peifer, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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