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
Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
But the margin for error is thin early in the second half of the season.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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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The survey was conducted Jan. 7-9 and has a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percentage points, so results could be about 3 points lower or higher.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
But the margin for error is thin early in the second half of the season.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
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He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Now more people live at the flammable edges of wildlands, making places that are primed to burn into de facto suburbs.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Evacuation warnings that were issued for an area bordered by Ingomar and Saticoy Streets south to Burbank Boulevard, from Valley Circle Boulevard east to Woodlake Avenue, have been lifted.Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Widespread damage was also visible in this section of the Pacific Palisades south of Sunset Boulevard, bordered by the Pacific Coast Highway to the south.Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The fire had jumped across Palisades Drive and on Tuesday afternoon was burning in both directions, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, which created a 3-D map of the Palisades Fire indicating its perimeter and the mandatory evacuation zones.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although his perimeter shooting has dipped (20 percent on 3-pointers, 60.5 percent on free throws), Antetokounmpo is shooting 60.2 percent from the field while averaging 11.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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This thrilling film dives into risk tolerance and personal journeys, showcasing their relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the wild, even in the face of danger.Forbes, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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With its focus on pushing boundaries and meeting evolving needs, LiTime remains a beacon of progress in creating a sustainable, energy-independent future for all.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at 1 month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at one month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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