Example Sentences

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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

His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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

The kitchen to the left is no better, its counters piled with what I assume are the contents of the cupboards, which stand with their flimsy doors hanging open, empty.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam