on the fringe(s)
idiom
: on the outer edge (of something)
They lived on the fringe of the forest.
—often used figurativelyHe has been working for years on the fringes of the entertainment industry.
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This story was originally published June 3, 2024, 2:53 PM.
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Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
His garnet cap was lying on the fringe near the 17th green.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
Visitors might notice some shabbier conditions on the fringes while the department works to hire people and train them on the tasks at hand.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
From this bizarre starting point, Arnold crafted a social realist drama about a family on the fringes of society living by British seaside and an unexpected visitor who becomes close to a young girl entering puberty.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 May 2024
People who have been hanging out on the fringes of your life could become much closer to you in the coming six months, potentially even introducing you to other like-minded individuals who become life-long friends.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2024
People on the fringes of the economy can end up homeless.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
This story was originally published November 1, 2023, 1:20 PM.
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Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
The Hard Rock Stage and the Good Molecules Reverb Stage have an emphasis on artists that are newer and/or on the fringes of making a chart impact, with highlights including Reyna Roberts, Fancy Hagood, Annie Bosko, Kelsey Waldon and Walker County.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
His garnet cap was lying on the fringe near the 17th green.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
Visitors might notice some shabbier conditions on the fringes while the department works to hire people and train them on the tasks at hand.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
From this bizarre starting point, Arnold crafted a social realist drama about a family on the fringes of society living by British seaside and an unexpected visitor who becomes close to a young girl entering puberty.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 May 2024
People who have been hanging out on the fringes of your life could become much closer to you in the coming six months, potentially even introducing you to other like-minded individuals who become life-long friends.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2024
People on the fringes of the economy can end up homeless.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
This story was originally published November 1, 2023, 1:20 PM.
816-234-4431
Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
The Hard Rock Stage and the Good Molecules Reverb Stage have an emphasis on artists that are newer and/or on the fringes of making a chart impact, with highlights including Reyna Roberts, Fancy Hagood, Annie Bosko, Kelsey Waldon and Walker County.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
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