sipped

Example Sentences

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As she sipped a coffee, she reflected on those 21-year-old aspirations.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Some sipped coffees, and looked around, avoided eye contact, and waited.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

In a coffee shop in Greenland's capital Nuuk, Lykke Lynge looked fondly at her four kids as they sipped their hot chocolate, seemingly oblivious to the world's convulsions.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

As she sipped on a coffee, Leon said her shoes and socks were wet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

“No,” Madu said, and sipped his drink; it was clear he had not wanted anybody to disturb their chat.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie