1.   He held the edges of the slice in his left hand, moved the knife in systematic strokes, over and over.

2.   I can do that holding the edge actually, have to hold the tall side.

3.   Although the GOP could claim five presidents after Hoover in that period, the Democrats held the edge in party registration and, generally, in public acceptance.

4.   Among the four quarterbacks competing for the starting job, junior Josh Fiske holds the edge in experience, but Brady has played the best.

5.   Analysts predict price-cutting will now spread throughout the personal computer market -- but many also say Compaq holds the edge.

6.   And most candidate image polls until recently also found Gore holding the edge on these issues, except for gun control.

7.   Black farmers have never held an edge.

8.   Better quality knives hold an edge longer, are easier to sharpen and are less tiring to use because they are more comfortable in your hand.

9.   Agassi has held the edge recently, having won their last three matches and four of the last five.

10.   Cable companies continue to hold an edge over phone companies in the broadband market.