on edge

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: anxious, nervous

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Despite the comfortable five-run lead, Walker put the sellout crowd on edge by allowing a pair of back-to-back singles. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 The magnitude of all of Nvidia's financial commitments — from financing to strategic agreements to equity investments — has had Wall Street on edge. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, Variety published a story noting that a slate of high-profile clients has departed from UTA, putting the agency on edge and leading to speculation about whether other big names will jump to rival agencies. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The incoming player would also need a high work rate, occupying the opposition and leaving them on edge. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on edge

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