rim

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 21, 2026

And with 19 seconds left, the 6-foot-2 Brunson—the smallest player in the court—shimmied to the rim and tossed a sharp-angled shot off that kissed the glass to tie the game and force overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

She can jump high enough to grab a basketball rim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

When Deandre Ayton blocked a shot at the rim with 7:18 remaining in the second quarter Friday, LeBron James corralled the rebound and pushed the ball up the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Thor shrugged, grasped the cauldron by the rim, and flipped it so he was inside it and the handles clattered at his feet.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman