the Pacific Rim
noun
: a group of countries that are in or next to the Pacific Ocean
—used especially of Asian countries on the Pacific Ocean
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The foods of the Pacific Rim, especially Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese, have become much more popular in this country in recent years, but pairing wines at home with Asian take out has long been a challenge to many food lovers, especially for the spicier dishes.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
While most of the restaurants are on the Pacific Rim, there's one outlet in London, one in Dubai — and, now, one in New York, where 10 soup dumplings will set you back $18.50.
—Sarah Grillo, Axios, 31 July 2024
How much potential do other countries around the Pacific Rim have for becoming alternatives to China in terms of manufacturing?
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Just two days later the 31-year-old star was found dead in his room at the Pacific Rim Hotel of a deadly mix of heroin and alcohol, hours after returning alone from a night out with friends, according to a report released by the coroner on July 16.
—Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
But his withdrawal, in 2017, from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which sets the rules for trade in the Pacific Rim, has weakened America’s influence in the region, and strengthened China’s.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
Located on the Pacific Rim, with deep historical ties to Asia, we are distinctively poised to address changes in the global political economy sparked by the growing significance of the Asia-Pacific region.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2023
Much of that material won’t seem new, especially for anyone who’s already seen a Godzilla flick, or one of the Pacific Rim movies, or Big Hero 6.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The merger could raise flight prices in three markets: within Hawaii; between Hawaii and the mainland; and throughout the Pacific Rim, and from Australia to Japan.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
While most of the restaurants are on the Pacific Rim, there's one outlet in London, one in Dubai — and, now, one in New York, where 10 soup dumplings will set you back $18.50.
—Sarah Grillo, Axios, 31 July 2024
How much potential do other countries around the Pacific Rim have for becoming alternatives to China in terms of manufacturing?
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Just two days later the 31-year-old star was found dead in his room at the Pacific Rim Hotel of a deadly mix of heroin and alcohol, hours after returning alone from a night out with friends, according to a report released by the coroner on July 16.
—Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
But his withdrawal, in 2017, from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which sets the rules for trade in the Pacific Rim, has weakened America’s influence in the region, and strengthened China’s.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
Located on the Pacific Rim, with deep historical ties to Asia, we are distinctively poised to address changes in the global political economy sparked by the growing significance of the Asia-Pacific region.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2023
Much of that material won’t seem new, especially for anyone who’s already seen a Godzilla flick, or one of the Pacific Rim movies, or Big Hero 6.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The merger could raise flight prices in three markets: within Hawaii; between Hawaii and the mainland; and throughout the Pacific Rim, and from Australia to Japan.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
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“The Pacific Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Rim. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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