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

Parling has already achieved the minimum, a top-four place and a cup win.

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

Anna covered him with a rusty black coat and came back to the fire to give me a cup of the water and to pour one for herself.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff