cup

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The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts a celebration marking America's 250th birthday and multiple World cup matches take place outdoors.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

But television didn’t feel like a long-term fit, and neither did his cup of coffee as an executive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Of Cooper and Franklyn’s pitch, he recalled thinking: “This is different. It’s not my cup of tea but I know I haven’t seen it before. Let’s give it a shot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

A cup, for example, can be made from glass, plastic, metal, or other substances.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

She takes the kettle off the stove and pours its contents into the tin cup.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold