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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Views of the total phase of this eclipse favor locations near and around the Pacific Rim. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2026 There’s marigold and chamomile for their significance in Mexican culture, and the hibiscus flower, which has a long history across the Pacific Rim, tracing a lot of the places that ended up with chamoy and sour plums. — Stephanie Shih june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 No starting pitcher on the Astros’ roster is making more money than Imai, who is supposed to announce this franchise’s arrival in the Pacific Rim, while slotting somewhere in the middle of its starting rotation. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026 Since kicking off in spring 2023, the M72 World Tour has drawn more than 4 million fans across Europe, North America, the Pacific Rim and the Middle East. — Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Pacific Rim

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“The Pacific Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Rim. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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