rim

Example Sentences

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But when I opened the menu, sitting in the sunshine with salt on the rim of my drink and warmth on my shoulders, I spotted the thing that finally made it feel like summer.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Some are standing on the rim, seeing the canyon for the first time and topping off a water bottle before continuing their trip.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

He rebounds, he blocks shots, he protects the rim, but it’s more than that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They didn't cater for the people peering over the rim of the trench with her.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Aunt Maud’s black-gloved hand clutched the coffin rim and she shook her veils at the corpse.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck