rimmed

Example Sentences

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Except for one picked cuticle on a fingernail, which was ever so slightly rimmed with blood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

Prosper, who wore a grey T-shirt, attended his hearing wearing black rimmed glasses.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

After Reaves’ jumper rimmed out, Denver created an open Jamal Murray three off a screen from Jokic, and like he’s done multiple times before, the Denver guard hit the game’s biggest shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

All 11 of her previous attempts had clanked away or rimmed out or missed altogether, a slump eerily reminiscent of the 0-for-10 start that struck unexpectedly against Minnesota on Jan. 30.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

A few weeks later, Lil comes into the store to see me, her eyes red- rimmed, tears staining her cheeks.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline