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    Default at or on the leading edge

    "The US forces will be on the leading edge of the allies forces."

    Is it on or at the edge?

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    Default Re: at or on the leading edge

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    "The US forces will be on the leading edge of the allies forces."

    Is it on or at the edge?
    I think you will most often hear "at".

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    Default Re: at or on the leading edge

    Quote Originally Posted by billmcd View Post
    I think you will most often hear "at".
    I hear from a spokesman for the White House that the US forces are on the edge.......?

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