to the brim

phrase

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

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In July 2023, investigators executed a search warrant at Davis’ home and took items into evidence, including two large bins filled to the brim with papers and photographs containing old newspaper articles about Shakur before and after his death. Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The screenplay, which Wilder co-wrote with legendary author Raymond Chandler, is filled to the brim with elegant, stylish dialogue. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 The trailer then cuts to a wall safe, stuffed to the brim with cash. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Don’t Overload the Washer Towels need enough room to be agitated and thoroughly washed in the machine, so avoid filling it to the brim. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the brim

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“To the brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20brim. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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