The fringing vegetation around the lagoon provided shelter for small fish.

She carefully trimmed the shawl's fringe to keep the decorative pattern even.

During the conference, she preferred attending fringe meetings where outspoken researchers debated unconventional ideas.

During the conference, several delegates slipped away to a fringe meeting to discuss the more controversial proposals.

Many young families are moving to the rurban fringe to enjoy larger gardens while still commuting to the city for work.

Many research institutions are cautious about funding projects in fringe sciences due to their unconventional methodologies.

Even within the movement, the lunatic fringes often undermined efforts at constructive dialogue.

The detective's Newgate fringe gave him a roguish, world-weary look.

The ancient market stalls on the Newgate fringes came alive at dawn with traders shouting and goods changing hands.

A fringe dweller told the council that the lack of public transport made it difficult to get to medical appointments.