cupped

Example Sentences

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But one question kept resurfacing, from multiple corners of the inbox, as if readers were whispering it behind cupped hands: What if we just aren’t a pie family?

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

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

He repeatedly tapped his cupped hands to the sides of his head as if putting on imaginary earmuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

He opened the last juice pack and carefully poured some into his cupped hand for Moose, who lapped it eagerly.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret