cup

Example Sentences

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A steaming cup of coffee gradually cools, a laptop warms up during use, and sunlight heats the Earth's surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He had a quick cup of tea with his wife and newborn daughter, before setting off back to work.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Mom squeezes my hand and then lets go to pick up her coffee cup, but she doesn’t take a sip.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison