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teacup

[tee-kuhp] / ˈtiˌkʌp /


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“When people say, ‘Oh, it’s a teacup pig,’ I’m like, ‘That is not a thing. That does not exist,’” said Lynsey Rosen, a veterinarian in Southern California who treats dozens of mini pigs each month.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

The row was dismissed earlier this week by Vowles - a Mercedes customer - as "noise that will probably go away", and by Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff as "a storm in a teacup".

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

This time, the humans aren’t hunted by one xenomorph but two, including a teacup version, along with a hyper-intelligent eyeball monster and a killer plant.

From Salon Sep. 24, 2025

A Limoges teacup had survived the fire, and Huneven used it to scoop them up.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 1, 2025

I add a dainty flowered teacup and some English digestive biscuits to the breakfast tray so Mom can have tea in bed.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

The Seven Teacups Trail, about 4 miles long, is known for its continuous, cascading pools that resemble teacups.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2025

There's no need for ramekins or serving glasses either, we love it served in teacups.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2023

Mr. Fleming sat on a spindly chair with one of the good teacups perched on his knee, his delivery pouch at his feet.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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