cupboard

Example Sentences

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The cupboard is bare, underscoring just how indispensable Kane is.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The divestment of its remaining food brands would be a milestone for a group that long championed holding pantry and bathroom staples in one corporate cupboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

During a break, Mathiassen pulled a photo album from the cupboard.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Any family with children at the school can use the cupboard but it is primarily those eligible for free school meals who are using the resource.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

When Mom came back, she put the coffee in the cupboard but left her mug on the counter and said she needed to lie down for a bit.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff