cupful

Example Sentences

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I render pancetta and fatty ground beef with mirepoix in a decadent bath of sizzling butter before adding tomato puree and a few cupfuls of my homemade stock.

From Salon

But once an area spins out of control, trying to trace back each chain of transmission can feel like scooping cupfuls of water from a flood.

From New York Times

“With a tampon,” she pointed out “you might get a dribble; with a Mooncup it’s a small cupful.”

From The Guardian

Ladle the batter by ¼-cupfuls into the skillet and cook until small bubbles form on the surface and the bottoms are lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.

From Salon

And rather than adding dairy richness by the cupful, we drizzled each bowl with just a tablespoon or two of yogurt enlivened with lemon and tarragon.

From Washington Times