Sentence examples for retained an edge from inspiring English sources

NBC recovered at 9 when its "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (10.9 million) tied CBS's "The Unit" among adults 18 to 49, although "The Unit" retained an edge in total viewers (12.8 million).

Some mid-market Japanese retailers, such as Uniqlo, a clothes store, and Muji, which sells everything from belts to bicycles, have retained an edge at home and expanded abroad.

Although he moved further into the mainstream he always seemed to retain an edge.

These are states where Democratic incumbents have retired, but where Democrats retain an edge in candidate strength.

If considerable license is taken with the real-life actualities, Mr. Keach manages to reveal the man's considerable flaws while retaining an edge of sympathy.

Indeed, apart from reputation, the only area in which the softer, less powerful Camry retains an edge is in the execution of the interior.

Perhaps conscious that he needs to retain an edge, Kielty is planning to go on the road next year with his first UK comedy tour.

Other countries like Germany, the Netherlands and Austria have kept deficits down while retaining an edge in global markets, in part of by restraining domestic wage increases.

Other countries like Germany, the Netherlands and Austria have kept deficits down while retaining an edge in global markets, in part by restraining domestic wage increases.

Perhaps most impressive, he has managed to retain an edge of enfant-terrible cred while making the transition from downtown stalwart to uptown respectability.

That was the sort of fine-tuning and button-pushing that has allowed the Patriots to retain an edge sharp enough to slash and burn their way through the rest of the N.F.L.