41.   In its back stretches the novel becomes less scalpel-like and more fun house mirror, losing its edge as its distortions veer further from reality.

42.   In return, the Blueshirts picked up Matthew Barnaby, who lost the edge on his game at least a couple of years ago.

43.   Is Oracle losing its edge in the database software business?

44.   Is Gap Inc. losing its edge?

45.   It has also been about keeping busy for fear of losing his edge.

46.   Islamic fundamentalism also seems to have lost some edge in places where the secular authorities have done a slightly better job of improving living conditions.

47.   Johnson paused, thinking that he might be misunderstood as someone who had lost his edge as a coach.

48.   Just maybe taking on the world in December is where Kansas loses its edge come March.

49.   Later that night, Schneider lost the edge of his skate in a game against Calgary and strained his groin.

50.   Lou Piniella, the Seattle manager, said he had hoped Mussina would tire and lose his edge.