- present participle of brim.
brimming
Example Sentences
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A gripping finale at Royal Lytham & St Annes was brimming with drama, magic and misfortune - particularly on the crucial 18th hole.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A week later, on Jan. 29, 2020, he’s brimming with excitement when journalist Lou Dobbs tells him he recommended Mr. Trump consult the doctor on the outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
As with Ahmed’s book, Marshall transports readers to another time, when the future was brimming with promise and possibility.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
Iran can only substantially raise its oil production once storage tanks that are already brimming with crude get drained, according to analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
He tried quickly to cover his red, brimming eyes from her scrutiny.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
