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teacup

[tee-kuhp] / ˈtiˌkʌp /


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OK, the fact that Jennifer Coolidge steals the show also helps, as does the stunning cuteness of Buster the teacup chihuahua, along with the evergreen pizazz of the bend-and-snap sequence.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

“When people say, ‘Oh, it’s a teacup pig,’ I’m like, ‘That is not a thing. That does not exist,’” said Lynsey Rosen, a veterinarian in Southern California who treats dozens of mini pigs each month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

The row was dismissed earlier this week by Vowles - a Mercedes customer - as "noise that will probably go away", and by Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff as "a storm in a teacup".

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026

Even the video itself with Ms Barr – who has herself been embroiled in more than a few controversies – holding a teacup and nodding along as Mr Kennedy recounted his tale.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2024

I lowered my head instantly, and became very busy with the emptying of my own teacup, screening myself behind the cosy.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

She also sells arrangements including small succulents in vintage teacups, succulent wreaths, terrariums and kokedamas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

Tamar Devers was at the event selling Black girl dolls, teacups and paintings.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2023

There was a glass-fronted cabinet opposite, filled with plates on display stands and teacups with so many curlicues it was a wonder you could drink from them without cutting your lips.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness




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