cup

Example Sentences

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A steaming cup of coffee gradually cools, a laptop warms up during use, and sunlight heats the Earth's surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He resigned in the summer of 2024 after winning a league and cup double, moving on to Ferencvaros in January 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I twist my spoon over the cup, watching the shake plop off in slow motion.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith