rimming

Example Sentences

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Beyond the museum, the grassy hills rimming the building will also be expanded and extended because Angelenos—children and adults—have a beloved tradition of rolling down them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

We were alone but for several thousand flamingos rimming the edge of a quarter of the deep lake in a pink arc.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2023

The Lakers stopped Buddy Hield on a baseline trap in the final seconds Thursday, his shot rimming out as Anthony Davis grabbed the rebound to earn the team a 112-111 win.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2023

Beside her, Ryder, gray hairs rimming his eyes, cropped grass on the lawn of his new home, untethered and, without a fence around him, free.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022

He’s mainly bald, with a half circle of gray hair rimming his head and long white whiskers that poke out from different parts of his cheeks.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio