The phrase "a modest edge in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a slight advantage or superiority in a particular area or aspect.
Example: "The new software provides a modest edge in processing speed compared to its competitors."
Alternatives: "a slight advantage in" or "a small lead in".
Polls have shown a close citywide race between the candidates, with Mr. Hahn holding a modest edge in some surveys.
Mr. McCain went to Missouri as polls show Mr. Obama with a modest edge in the state.
On the eve of the last weekend before voting, the battle for the Senate, in contrast, still hangs in the balance, although the consensus among election forecasters such as FiveThirtyEight and The Upshot is that Republicans retain a modest edge in most of the crucial battleground states.
But McAuliffe has gained a modest edge over Cuccinelli in being seen as honest and trustworthy since last month.
Scientific polls conducted after Tuesday night's presidential debate in New York give a modest edge to President Obama.
But other than in that convention bounce period, the polls have usually told about the same story: that Mr. Obama has a modest edge, but far from an insurmountable one, in the states necessary for him to win him 270 electoral votes.
Ask people whom they would rather see in charge on Capitol Hill, and Republicans finish in a dead heat with 'doesn't matter.' Democrats fare only a little better: 37percentt would prefer their leadership, compared with 31percentt each for the GOP and whatever….Nationally, Democrats have gained a modest edge since the previous AP-GfK poll in March, but it's not because people are liking them more.
Random mutation was important, but environment — like the carcinogens in digestive waste — seemed to hold a modest edge.
In between those outlying numbers, most show Northam with a modest edge.
Although James and Mirabelli give only a modest edge to lefties, McCarver and Hernandez say the difference is more significant.
