1.   Where Markus Stenz led, the orchestra followed as best they could although some wayward ensemble, especially from the woodwind, dulled the edges.

2.   My edge has been dulled.

3.   Placing the metal blade in the dishwasher will eventually dull the edges.

4.   Royko knew that changing times might mute his melting-pot patter and dull his edge.

5.   The slow pace has at times dulled their edges.

6.   These are revolutionary images, although familiarity may have dulled their edge.

7.   What counts most for the Chiefs is they came out of an open week without dulling their edge against a heavy underdog.