sipping

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The reason quickly becomes clear, as Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman arrives for a hora feliz con Nithya, sipping a Tajin-rimmed drink and making the rounds to pitch her campaign for mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Her father, for his part, recalled how it felt to come down with hantavirus, causing body aches and a bitter taste that even made sipping water unpleasant.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

This year, she's enlisted Boy George, who turns up to sing about "all the boys at the bar sipping cool champagne".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

On Instagram, Kidman shared videos of her and Bullock sipping drinks out of mini cauldrons and walking the red carpet arm in arm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

I noticed the sweet newlywed Mrs. Nash had stopped sipping her coffee and was hanging on my every word.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan