cup

Example Sentences

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Horror isn’t my cup of tea, and I do my best to steer clear of feminine rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Then a bearish dark cloud cover on Dec. 19 started a cup with handle base.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Seems like a crazy amount to spend on a cup, especially since one could still be purchased at Dodger Stadium going into Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardian.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

One roaster’s ride on the roller coaster of coffee pricing helps explain the many reasons consumers keep paying more for a cup of joe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Auntie gave her cup a shake, nothing but ice cubes answering, the tea long gone.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith