cupped
Example Sentences
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Van de Ven cheekily cupped his ear to the crowd before team-mates made a point of embracing him to show their support after Saturday's spat.
From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025
When Sarr scored, it looked like Ange cupped his ears to say: I know better.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025
Yoakam cupped his free hand around the bottom of the phone to help amplify the sound.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024
I cupped a handful to my mouth and drank them both.
From Salon • May 11, 2024
He cupped some pond water and splashed it over his face and mouth.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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