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[kuhb-erd] / ˈkʌb ərd /


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And they need every dollar to fill out a bare cupboard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Every time I take one out of the cupboard in the morning, I’m taken back to that trip.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

The Lakers likely also will have to empty their cupboard of those first-round picks.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

A man said he was in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for 22 hours after he suffered a heart attack - and had been in a cupboard before getting on to a ward.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

She pulls a few cinnamon graham crackers—G’s favorite—out of the cupboard.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

With part of the nine-story building still standing, Sabbagh was able to use a crane to reach one of his mother's cupboards and retrieve a photo album.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

For the hardware, the couple will be replacing the existing silver-toned metal with gold, including new faucets, new drawer handles, and new knobs for the cupboards.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

It also inspired a Peacock streaming show in which Swedes visit America to counsel people who can’t cram anything more into their closets and cupboards.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

CAP referred her to food banks as she was "struggling to put food in the cupboards" and helped her get fuel vouchers for gas and electric.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2026

“I’m going to Fourth Street. The houses are empty and the cupboards are full.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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