as in encircling
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
long lashes rimmed his eyes
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Verb
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024 -
At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As of 2025, the highest marginal tax rate is 37%—but again, only a portion of income for the highest earners reaches that rate.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area south of a line from Kansas City to Kirksville under a marginal risk of severe weather.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This is when atherosclerosis develops in the arteries of the arms and legs, called the peripheral arteries.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The film world premiered in the non-competitive Cannes Premiere section, but clinched a peripheral prize with its canine cast member, sheepdog Panda, beating 24 other candidates to win the Palm Dog.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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“Rimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rimming. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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