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brimming



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Her eyes started brimming with tears during the final question, revealing that her last sob session occurred just that morning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The squad is brimming with international talent, many of whose profiles and personal sponsorship agreements benefit from plying their trade in the Premier League.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Lebanon is brimming with archaeological finds showcasing its rich history over thousands of years, from the Phoenician, Persian, Roman and Byzantine periods, the Crusades, and Arab and Islamic sultanates and empires.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

Huffman’s characterization of Bree is three-dimensional and completely straight-faced, brimming with compassion and curiosity — and, really, so very funny, but without ever making Bree the butt of the joke.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Tears brimming in her blue eyes suddenly spilled over.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns


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