rim
Example Sentences
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He was the whole package that makes him at once so tantalizing and frustrating—hitting jumpers, drawing fouls, protecting the rim and stifling Boston’s offense.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
She can jump high enough to grab a basketball rim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Gaze over the rim of your glass to notice Jeff Koons and Ed Ruscha talking closely beside the DJ booth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
I drilled ten in a row without even touching the rim.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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