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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Similar concerns motivated the Obama administration to pursue the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a high-standard trade agreement negotiated among 12 countries around the Pacific Rim.
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Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
For instance, last year, low water at the Panama Canal led to longer transit times from the Pacific Rim.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
The category aims to connect the countries of the Pacific Rim through music, such as by realizing collaborations between artists from various countries through the collaborations between music awards.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
The United States is in the midst of a strategic shift away from traditional priorities in Europe and the Middle East toward new ones in the Pacific Rim, a move that will force the navy and the air force to work more closely.
—Robert Farley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2013
For long-standing allies in Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim, the United States suddenly exhibited a bewildering array of capricious behavior.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2023
The Blu United partnership will mainly focus on developing the Pacific Rim Cup.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Even uncertainty over such possibilities can cause havoc in financial markets and raise fears of higher prices, as well as disruptions to vital businesses dependent particularly on Mexico and the Pacific Rim.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Charlie Hunnam to Play Serial Killer Ed Gein in Season 3 of Ryan Murphy’s Monster
PEOPLE reported in September that the Pacific Rim star was set to play Gein in the upcoming season of the hit series.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
For instance, last year, low water at the Panama Canal led to longer transit times from the Pacific Rim.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
The category aims to connect the countries of the Pacific Rim through music, such as by realizing collaborations between artists from various countries through the collaborations between music awards.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
The United States is in the midst of a strategic shift away from traditional priorities in Europe and the Middle East toward new ones in the Pacific Rim, a move that will force the navy and the air force to work more closely.
—Robert Farley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2013
For long-standing allies in Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim, the United States suddenly exhibited a bewildering array of capricious behavior.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2023
The Blu United partnership will mainly focus on developing the Pacific Rim Cup.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Even uncertainty over such possibilities can cause havoc in financial markets and raise fears of higher prices, as well as disruptions to vital businesses dependent particularly on Mexico and the Pacific Rim.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Charlie Hunnam to Play Serial Killer Ed Gein in Season 3 of Ryan Murphy’s Monster
PEOPLE reported in September that the Pacific Rim star was set to play Gein in the upcoming season of the hit series.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“The Pacific Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Rim. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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