edge forward

Ukrainian troops have faced acute shortages of shells and air defense systems as political quarrels in Washington held up the aid for months, allowing the Kremlin’s forces to edge forward in some parts of eastern Ukraine by sheer weight of troop numbers and firepower in what has largely become a war of attrition.

The small circle would need to edge forward a little beyond one rotation for the dot to kiss the big circle again.

It may be that if the negotiations edge forward he can present that as a "technical extension" which will allow a deal to be finalised.

“We knew that we were controlling the play. We had the edge,” forward Kyle Okposo said.

Bayern continued to edge forward with studious precision, across the enormous green spread of immaculate turf surrounded by steepling terracing.