cupped

Example Sentences

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As she spoke, Lina's face creased and she cupped it in her hands.

From BBC

Then he looked at Israel’s hands, the way they were cupped together to form a safe little nest.

From Literature

She cupped the insect in her hands and carefully set it free outside.

From Literature

As he began to run toward the back door, shining chips of shell fell into his cupped hands.

From Literature

“You are on a perilous journey, my boy! I have brought you here to guide you on to safety. And now”—he cupped my cheek in his hand—“you must go back!”

From Literature