to the brim

idiom

: to the top
He filled the glass to the brim.

Examples of to the brim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Boost your immune system The ocean is packed to the brim with beneficial minerals and nutrients. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024 There have been several acts who’ve reportedly had arena-tour woes in recent years, but that didn’t seem to be the case for Megan — at least in New York, where the crowd was filled to the brim. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024 Their schools are packed to the brim, with district officials searching for ways to reduce crowding. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2024 Lake Oroville in Butte County is filled to the brim, according to the California Department of Water Resources. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024 The roughly 13,000-square-foot building is typically filled to the brim with dining tables, chairs, couches, lamps, bed frames, dressers, cabinets, picture frames and more. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024 It is also filled to the brim with restaurants serving the freshest sushi and sashimi. John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024 Filled to the brim, this bag can hold up to 32 liters. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024 Amazon's plus-size storefront, the Plus Shop, is filled to the brim with thousands of different style options designed to meet the needs of those who struggle to find clothing in sizes above the standard. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024

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“To the brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20brim. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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