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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
he brimmed the glass with milk, and now I'm sure to spill it
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Recent Examples of brim
Amy Verner, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Mainstream media brims with actionable climate information.
—Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Of course the spa here is brimming with more concrete cures, with more to explore than bares listing.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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On a purely aesthetic level, meanwhile, the show brims with design marvels: a cabinet from Eileen Gray, the recognizable Ultrafragola mirror with its pink undulating frame from Ettore Sottsass, elaborate vintage perfume bottles, an elegant water closet decorated with a blue botanical motif.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Mainstream media brims with actionable climate information.
—Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
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Fortunately, Amazon’s after-Christmas sale is brimming with cute and comfy lounge sets that can be worn while binging Netflix at home or grabbing coffee with friends.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Of course the spa here is brimming with more concrete cures, with more to explore than bares listing.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But something else has been cultivated in the process of essentially playing a full extra season in the last six years: a prevailing psychological edge that should gird them for the playoffs in a way no other current NFL team can know.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Johnson's bill, obtained by Newsweek, is set to be proposed on Thursday.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The bill, signed by outgoing Gov. Mike Parson, also mandated that if Missouri experiences revenue growth, the rate would drop to 4.5% when the plan is fully implemented in five years.Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Last April, 174 people were stranded for up to 23 hours when a pod on a cable car line in southern Turkey hit a pole and burst open for unknown reasons, killing one and injuring seven.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Though he’s known for being slightly reticent in interviews, today, Bad Bunny is fully charged and bursting with stories.Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Trump's second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about the long-term impact on civil rights and equality.Axios, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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Coaching is isolating, and peer mentorship fills that gap.Phil Portman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at one month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at 1 month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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The National Weather Service warned that the ongoing Santa Ana windstorm could be the most powerful in over a decade, with peak intensity expected in the early hours of Wednesday.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Many drivers entering Manhattan’s congestion relief zone south of 60th street will be charged a once-per-day toll of $9 during peak hours between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Bonhams Extensive records of the restoration, filling two bulging binders, are included in the auction lot.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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This compact jewelry case may be small, but it’s packed with organization features and lined with soft velvet to protect your pieces.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Season 2 dropped on Jan. 16, and the eight-episode second chapter is packed with even more drama than the first.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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