cup

Example Sentences

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The North African team were touching distance away from ending a 50-year curse and lifting the cup when they were awarded a controversial last-gasp penalty.

From Barron's

United have suffered a miserable season, without any European football and knocked out at the first hurdle in both domestic cup competitions.

From BBC

Spurs have won just once in their past eight matches and are out of both domestic cup competitions.

From BBC

Los Blancos lost the Spanish Super Cup final to rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, parted ways with Alonso on Monday and then crashed out of the cup on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Insoluble fibers, since they lack that absorptive effect, may cause separation when added to a cup of coffee or settle at the bottom of the mug.

From Salon