brimming

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Leaning on a burlap bag brimming with gum arabic, Ahmad pointed to a map on a journalist’s phone to show the circuitous path he took to get here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Most of the questions and answers were about training and diet, the preparation required to make a film brimming with sheer, unadulterated masculinity.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The first quarter is peak for the gym industry, as potential new members are brimming with fitness-focused New Year’s resolutions.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

When the news is brimming with stories about people who appear to have gotten ahead by cheating, it becomes more and more tempting to try to get rich quick yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Tears brimming in her blue eyes suddenly spilled over.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns