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

The track fuses West Coast serenity with East Coast grit: Lush keys evoke California’s glow while steady rim clicks and a sticky piano hook capture the rhythm of 1970s New York.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Because everyone also knows Antetokounmpo is at his best when he’s barreling toward the rim with the ball in his hands — during which time Doncic is going to be doing what?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

They walk sideways, their tails toward Marlena and their hooves up on the rim.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen