1.   In their studio, gritty Delta edges were given a smooth, appealing, urban sheen that crossed easily over racial lines.

2.   It reminds me of eating wild boar in Tuscany where fennel seed is traditionally added to give an edge to the flavour.

3.   We must continue to build on our strengths, and exploit the markets where they give us an edge.

4.   When royal forefathers were generically called Ptolemy, as was the dynastic custom, knowledge of family pedigree could have given the edge in court intrigue.

5.   Q. When you are bidding for a contract, what gives you the edge over competitors?

6.   An ABC News poll released today showed that Dick Cheney was given the edge over Joe Lieberman by registered voters who watched their debate.

7.   Asked yesterday if his physical condition gave an edge to Prater, Adams laughed.

8.   A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a multiphase trial that legal experts say gives an edge to Texas in its lawsuit against the tobacco industry.

9.   A number of observers are giving the edge to the Devils in the series based primarily on the strength of Peluso, Holik and McKay.