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

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

As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“I’m so sorry to bother you. My, um . . . running partner’s a little dehydrated. Is there any way you could give her a cup of water?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison